Claim Construction
What is a claim?
A statement that asserts a belief or position.
What is a piece of evidence?
Data or information that supports a claim.
What is bias?
A tendency to favor one side over another, often leading to unfair conclusions.
What is child labor?
The illegal employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood.
What is the process of elimination?
Cross out obviously incorrect answers to improve your chances.
How do you state a claim?
Clearly and concisely present your main argument.
1. Put quotation marks around the information
2. Cite where you got it from/ Citations
How can you identify bias?
Look for language that is loaded or emotionally charged, and check the source's background.
How is chocolate linked to child labor?
Many cocoa farms in certain countries use child labor for harvesting cocoa beans.
Why is it important to answer easy questions first?
To gain confidence and secure easy points.
Why is a clear claim important?
It provides direction and focus for the argument.
What makes evidence relevant?
It directly supports the claim being made.
Why should you check sources?
To ensure the credibility and reliability of the information used in arguments.
What countries are known for child labor in chocolate production?
How do you determine the main idea of a passage?
Look for the topic sentence and supporting details that summarize the main point.
Give an example of a strong claim.
"The government should implement stricter regulations on chocolate production to prevent child labor."
How do you explain your evidence?
By showing how it connects to your claim and supports your argument.
Name types of reliable sources.
.edu/ educational websites, .gov/government publications, or reputable news organizations.
What organizations fight against child labor in chocolate?
Organizations like Fair Trade Certified
What is the difference between factual and inferential questions?
Factual questions have definite answers based on information, while inferential questions require interpretation and reasoning.
How can you refine a claim?
By making it more specific or addressing counterarguments.
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Fact is verifiable and objective; opinion is subjective.
How can bias affect arguments?
It can distort information, leading to misleading conclusions.
What are ways people can not help support or promote child labor when it comes to chocolate?
Why is it important to read all answer choices carefully?
To make sure you didnt miss clear instructions such as:
* select the sentence NOT mentioned in the passage
or
* check TWO OR MORE correct options