Claim Basics
What is a claim?
A statement that expresses a position or belief in an argument.
What are the three main types of claims?
Claims of fact, Claims of Value, and claims of policy
Identify the claim: "Social media can negatively affect teens' mental health
Claim: Social media harms teens mental health
True or False: A claim must be arguable
True
What is a claim of fact?
A statement that can be proven true or false
True or False: "Dogs are cute" is a strong claim
False
What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?
A claim needs evidence while an opinion does not.
What is claim of value?
A statement that judges something as good or bad, right or wrong.
Which of these is a claim of fact? A) "Teachers should get paid more." B) "Teachers are underpaid."
B - it can be proven or disproven
What is evidence?
Facts, data, or examples that support a claim
What is a claim of policy?
A statement that suggests a rule, law, or action should be changed
Choose the stronger claim: A) "Homework is bad." B) "Excessive homework causes stress and reduces sleep."
B
What is reasoning?
The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim
Match the claim to its type. "The school day should start later."
Claim of policy
Write a claim of value about sports
(Student answer)