Unit 1: Communicating an Idea
What is a claim?
The central argument or assertion you are making. It's your main point or stance on the issue.
What is Reasoning?
Reasoning is the logical connection or explanation that links your evidence to your claim. It explains why your evidence supports your claim and how it
leads to your overall argument.
What are the 4 characteristics of Effective Reasoning?
Logical, Explanatory, Analytical, Well Developed
What are the 4 characteristics of a strong claim?
What are the types of Reasoning you can use?
Causal, Comparative, Deductive, and Inductive