Claims & Arguments (6.T.T.3.a / 6.T.T.3.c)
What is a claim in an argumentative text?
The writer’s main point or position.
The central idea is…
What the text is mostly about.
What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
To hook the reader and present the claim.
What is “precise vocabulary”?
Words that clearly and exactly express meaning.
Fix the capitalization:
“my favorite show is american idol.”
“My favorite show is American Idol.”
Which part of an essay argues against the writer’s claim?
The counterclaim.
The author’s purpose in an argumentative text is usually to…
Persuade the reader.
A well-organized body paragraph should include what three elements?
What is topic sentence, evidence, reasoning.
Give a more precise word for “big.”
Enormous, massive, gigantic, etc.
Identify the error:
“Celebrities is heroes to some people.”
Subject–verb agreement. Should be “Celebrities are heroes…”
What is the rebuttal?
The explanation of why the counterclaim is weaker than the main claim.
Name one strategy you can use to find key supporting details.
Look for repeated ideas, topic sentences, or examples.
Why is structure important in argument writing?
It helps ideas make logical sense and strengthens the argument.
Replace the vague phrase “a lot of people” with a precise one.
“Millions of people,” “a large percentage,” “many supporters,” etc.
Fix the run-on:
“Some people think celebrities are heroes others disagree.”
“Some people think celebrities are heroes, but others disagree.”
True or False: Evidence must directly support the claim.
What is TRUE?
What is “audience”?
The group of people the author wants to reach.
What does a strong conclusion do?
Restates the claim in a fresh way and provides a final impression.
Context clues: What type of clue is provided by examples?
Example clues.
Which is the correct version?
A) Its important to study.
B) It’s important to study.
B) It’s important to study.
Write a strong argumentative claim answering this question:
“Are celebrities heroes?”
“No, celebrities should not automatically be considered heroes because heroism requires sacrifice and service, not fame.”
How does understanding the audience help you analyze a text?
It helps you understand why the author chose certain evidence, tone, or examples.
Rewrite this weak sentence into a formal academic style:
“Famous people are kinda heroic cuz they have a lot of fans.”
“Some people believe celebrities are heroic because their influence inspires many people.”
Use the word subtle in a sentence about reading or writing.
“The author uses subtle hints to foreshadow the character’s decision.”
Add correct punctuation:
“Even though some people think celebrities are heroes I disagree”
“Even though some people think celebrities are heroes, I disagree.”