Introduction
A statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
Claim
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
Evidence
A statement that shows the opposite point of view.
Counterclaim
What is the first step of a conclusion?
Restate the claim
The Bee Hummingbird weighs less than what coin?
A penny
Which of the following is a claim?
a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool.
b. Students should not wear uniforms because it stops students creativity.
c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
b. Students should not wear uniforms.
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 the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
What is the last part of the conclusion?
Call to Action
How many letters does the Hawaiian alphabet have?
12 Letters
What are the three parts of a Thesis sentence?
Claim and Reason 1/2
Make up evidence for the following argument: Cats make better pets than dogs because they are easier to take care of.
Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: While dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them. 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat. 1 out of 4 dog owners dread feeding their dog.
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.
The conclusion should restate
the thesis
What is the only animal that does not sleep?
The bullfrog
Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should not start at 9 am.
Make up evidence for the following argument: Glasses are better than contacts because they take less time to put on.
fact, statistic, or quote Examples: Only 23% of contact wearers say they don't mind the time it takes. 3 out of 4 people who wear glasses say they switched to glasses because of the hassle of putting in contacts.
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Some might argue...
The conclusion should expand on these
the ideas in the essay
How long are taste buds alive for?
10 days
Write a thesis statement with reasons for the following argument: School Uniforms
Students should not have to wear uniforms because it stops creativity and individuality.
What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?
For example... One study shows... A man who was interviewed explains...
Which one is a counterclaim?
1. Some might argue that students should not have their phones in school.
2. I argue that students should not have their phones in school.
1. Some might argue that students should not have their phones in school.
What are the three parts of the conclusion?
1.Restate thesis
2.Summary of body paragraphs
3.Effective Ending
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbird