Claim
What is an argument?
The "why" of your claim, usually beginning with "because."
What is evidence?
Evidence is made up of facts, data, and/or quotes that support your argument.
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view from your claim
Who is older, Mr. McCormack or Ms. Wilson?
Mr. McCormack
Which of the following statements includes only a claim:
1. Ice cream is the best dessert.
2. All kids should be required to take swim lessons because it could be dangerous not to learn.
3. It's hot outside today.
1. Ice cream is the best dessert.
Where is an argument first mentioned in an argumentative essay?
In the introductory paragraph, just after the claim.
Which of the following is not evidence? a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun
d. listening to loud music is fun
What is a counterclaim for the following claim:
College athletes should be able to get paid.
College athletes should not be able to get paid.
Who played a D1 sport in college?
* Bonus Point: Which Sport?
Mr. McCormack, lacrosse
Write a claim for the question: Should school start time be pushed earlier? Or Later?
School start time should be pushed earlier
School start time should be pushed later
Which of the following would be the worst argument for the claim the school year should be year-round.
1. Because students forget a lot of information over one long summer break
2. Because students who rely on school for safety and support will be left on their own for a long time over the summer
3. Because it's important that students have a long summer vacation period.
3. Because it's important that students have a long summer vacation period.
True or False: Your evidence MUST be a direct quote.
False.
In your counterclaim paragraph, you should follow the counterclaim with which of the following:
1. An argument and evidence to oppose the counterclaim
2. An argument and evidence to support the counterclaim
3. A counterargument, followed by an argument and evidence to oppose the counterclaim.
3. A counterargument, followed by an argument and evidence to oppose the counterclaim.
Teacher A has one younger sibling
Teacher B has one older sibling and two younger
Who is teacher B?
Ms. Wilson
Write a claim for the following question: Should school uniforms be required?
School uniforms should be required OR school uniforms should not be required
Which of the following is the best argument for why AI should not be taught in schools?
1. AI can help students with learning disabilities.
2. AI has a negative impact on students' critical thinking skills
3. AI in school is bad
2. AI has a negative impact on students' critical thinking skills
Which of the following is the strongest evidence?
1. Two of my friends said they liked Coke better than Pepsi
2. Coke sales were higher than Pepsi sales in the year 2013
3. My brother, who drinks a lot of Pepsi, says he does so because it's better than Coke
2. Coke sales were higher than Pepsi sales in the year 2013
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? NASA should send astronauts to live on Mars.
NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars.
Who does each cat live with?
(images on slides)
Cat 1) Mr. McCormack
Cat 2) Ms. Wilson
Cat 3) Mr. McCormack
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement?
A claim just states your stance on an issue without explaining why. A thesis statement includes a claim as well as an argument.
Does this statement include an argument? What is it?
Because of the impact it has on nature to print so much paper, students should type their essays on computers.
Yes, Because of the impact it has on nature to print so much paper
What is generally considered the strongest type of evidence?
Data (numbers, rankings, percentages, graphs, etc.)
Which of the following is the weakest way to introduce a counterclaim?
1. It's also true that...
2. While some people may say...
3. Although many think that...
1. It's also true that...
Which of your teachers is certified to officiate a wedding?
Ms. Wilson