Claim
What is a claim?
This is the main statement or position someone is trying to prove.
What is an argument?
This is when someone gives reasons and evidence to support a claim.
What is a counterargument?
This is the opposite viewpoint to your claim
What is a source?
A book, website, or article where you get information.
What are reasons?
These explain why your claim is true.
What is a claim?give an example
School uniforms should be required” is an example of this.
What is evidence?
proof/example of something
Including this can make your argument stronger because it shows you considered other views.
What is a counterargument?
What is a credible source?
A source you can trust because it is accurate and reliable.
“Exercise improves health". Give 1 reason
because it strengthens the heart
What is a good (strong) claim?
A strong claim should be clear and able to be supported with evidence.
What is a strong argument?
A good argument should be logical and supported by facts or examples.
Considering other perspectives shows this type of thinking.
critical thinking
What is a credible source? give examples
Experts, scientists, and educational websites are often considered this type of source.
What is convincing?
Having multiple strong reasons makes your argument more
What is an arguable claim?
This type of claim can be argued because people may disagree about it.
What is a weak argument?
This happens when someone gives opinions without any support.
Find the counterargument
Many students believe that homework should be limited because they already spend many hours at school. After school, they need time to relax, spend time with family, and participate in activities like sports or music. Despite this, some people might argue that homework is important because it helps students practice what they learned in class.
Among the following sources state what is the most credible and why:
1) Blogs from social media
2) National Geographic.org
3) Google scholar/ academic research
goofl escholar
A commercial that only shows the good things about a product may have this.
bias
What is not a claim (or not an arguable claim)?
If a statement is a proven fact, it is usually not this.
Please list the criteria for a strong argument
reasons, evidence, counterargument, usage of language
Come up with a counterargument:
Many schools are considering replacing printed textbooks with digital devices. Supporters argue that digital textbooks are easier to update, cost less over time, and allow students to access interactive materials such as videos and quizzes. In addition, carrying one device instead of several heavy books can reduce physical strain on students. Because of these advantages, some educators believe schools should fully switch to digital learning materials.
Possible Counterargument
However, others argue that relying only on digital devices can be problematic
You should check the author, date, and evidence to decide this about a source. For what?
What is if it is credible?
Explain why this text can be biased.
School uniforms are obviously the best choice for every school. Students who don’t wear uniforms are usually distracted and care more about fashion than learning. Uniforms make everyone behave better and guarantee higher grades, so schools that don’t require them are making a bad decision.
Uses strong opinion words like “obviously” and “bad decision.”
Makes generalizations about all students.
Gives no evidence or sources.
Only shows one side of the issue.