Strong or Weak Claim?
Is the following claim strong or weak? Why?
Claim: "Cell phones should not be allowed in school because students might text during class and lose focus on learning."
Strong – This is specific and explains why they are distracting.
Make the following weak claim strong!
"Video games are bad."
"Playing video games excessively can negatively impact physical health by reducing the time spent being active."
Write a strong claim about whether video games should be allowed in school.
Is the following claim strong or weak? Why?
"Video games are bad."
Weak – It’s overly broad and doesn’t explain why video games might be considered bad.
Make the following weak claim strong!
"Cell phones can be distracting in school"
"Cell phones distract students from learning because they often lead to texting, social media use, and loss of focus during class."
Write a strong claim about whether video games should be allowed in school.
Is the following claim strong or weak? Why?
"Video games can be harmful because spending too much time playing them can reduce physical activity and affect health."
Strong – This is detailed and connects a specific behavior to a consequence.
Make the following weak claim strong!
"Social media is harmful."
"Social media can harm mental health when used excessively, as it often leads to social comparison and lower self-esteem."
Write a strong claim about whether social media is good or bad for teenagers.
"Social media can be beneficial for teenagers when used in moderation, as it allows for positive social interaction, communication, and exposure to diverse ideas."
Is the following claim strong or weak? Why?
"Schools should serve pizza every day because it’s a popular food, and students would be more excited to eat lunch."
Make the following weak claim strong!
"Fast food is unhealthy."
"Eating fast food regularly can lead to health problems like obesity and heart disease because it is high in calories, fat, and sodium."
Write a strong claim about fast food and its impact on health.
"Consuming fast food regularly can lead to significant health issues such as obesity and diabetes, as it is high in unhealthy fats and calories."
Is the following claim strong or weak? Why?
"Social media is ruining friendships."
Weak – This claim is dramatic and overly general. It doesn’t explain how social media impacts friendships.
Make the following weak claim strong!
"Social media makes people less focused."
"Excessive use of social media reduces attention span and focus, as it encourages constant switching between tasks and short bursts of content consumption."
Write a strong claim about the impact of excessive screen time on young children.