Claim
What two things do you always need to do when writing a claim?
Restate and answer the prompt
How does evidence strengthen a claim?
Evidence provides support that makes the claim more convincing.
What is reasoning in the context of nonfiction?
The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.
True or false: A claim should never have the word "I"
What punctuation marks go around words copied exactly from a text?
Quotation Marks
Why is reasoning important in an argument?
Reasoning helps clarify how the evidence supports the claim.
Prompt: Why is preparation important for students?
Write the claim.
Possible answer: Preparation is important because it helps them succeed by allowing them to begin tasks with the materials and knowledge they need.
A quotation mentions the same character as the claim. Does that automatically make it strong evidence? Why or why not?
No. It must support the specific idea in the claim.
How can bad/incorrect reasoning affect an argument?
Bad/incorrect reasoning can weaken the argument
What is missing from this claim for the prompt
Prompt: How does Leo show courage?
Claim: Leo is a character in the story that shows courage.
It does not explain how Leo shows courage.
What do you need to include when writing evidence? (hint: there are 4 specific things)
1. Title of article
2. Who is speaking
3. Quote from article
4. Citation
In a nonfiction article about renewable energy, the author states, "Solar power is a sustainable energy source because it relies on the sun, which is an abundant resource that will not run out."
Identify the reasoning used to support the claim that solar power is a sustainable energy source.
We can never run out of it
A prompt asks how a character changes throughout a story. What should the claim explain? (hint: the answer is not just "it should explain how the character changes")
What the character is like at first and how the character becomes different.
Claim: Fear of rejection causes Elena to hide her interests.
Which quotation best supports the claim?
A. “Elena kept her sketchbook closed during lunch because she wanted to finish the drawing before showing anyone.”
B. “When her classmates praised another student’s drawing, Elena wondered whether her own artwork was good enough.”
C. “Elena preferred drawing at home, where she could concentrate without her friends interrupting.”
D. “Hearing her friends call art club ‘a waste of time,’ Elena slipped its application into her backpack and said she had no plans after school.”
D
In a nonfiction article about the impact of diet on health, the author claims, "A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic diseases because these foods are high in essential nutrients and antioxidants."
What reasoning is given to support the claim?
They are high in antioxidants and essential nutrients