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Claims

& Counterclaims

What is a claim ?

So, how do you use a claim?

An essay should be built around a claim!

  • In fact, all of the body paragraphs will argue or defend your claim.

How do I write a claim?

A claim is...

  • One sentence
  • Declarative
  • Short and concise
  • Can be defended with evidence
  • An opinion statement without saying “I think” or “I feel”

You can also write a claim like this...

Subject

+

What you think

+

(Three) Reasons of Support

Choosing to go to college was a complex decision that involved researching the school, applying to the school, and enrolling in classes.

Students should be allowed to carry cell phones at school because they provide students more security, they can be used in emergencies, and they keep parents involved in their children’s school lives.

Cell phones should not be allowed at school because of their potential to distract students, to lead to thefts, and to be used for cheating.

Subject

+

What you think

+

(Three) Points of Support

A claim is...

One sentence

Declarative

Short and concise

Can be defended with evidence

An opinion statement without saying “I think” or “I feel”

Choose one of the following topics and write a claim.

  • Instagram
  • Early Release
  • Cougar Night
  • Book reports
  • Late Slips

What will your 3 body paragraphs be based on your claim?

Let's practice writing more claims.

Choose one of the following topics and write a claim.

Body Paragraph 3

support for claim

reason #3

  • Adopting a pet
  • LKMS
  • Shopping
  • KU VS KState
  • Facebook

This is how a claim works in an essay...

What will your 3 body paragraphs be based on your claim?

A claim is...

  • One sentence
  • Declarative
  • Short and concise
  • Can be defended with evidence
  • An opinion statement without saying “I think” or “I feel”

Subject

+

What you think

+

(Three) Points of Support

Don't forget!

Introductory paragraph

with a 1 sentence claim.

Introductory paragraph with thesis

Choose one of the following topics and write a claim.

Body Paragraph 2

support for claim

reason #2

Body Paragraph #1: Way more people

Body Paragraph #2: Teachers are more strict

Body Paragraoh #3 : Work is harder

Conclusion Paragraph and restate claim

  • Winter
  • Football Vs. basketball
  • 5th grade vs. 6th grade
  • volunteering
  • Homework

What will your three body paragraphs be based on your claim?

Concluding Paragraph

Re-state 1 sentence claim

Body Paragraph 1

support for claim

reason #1

Claim

High school

is more difficult than middle school

because there are way more people,

the teachers are more strict,

and the work is much harder.

At first, in middle school everything feels difficult. However, once students have the time to adjust to the new routine, they begin to look forward to high school. Though middle school prepares students for high school, the change from 8th to 9th grade can be a challenge. High school is more difficult than middle school because there are way more people, the teachers are more strict, and the work is much harder.

Subject

+

what you think

+

3 points of support

Let's look at this example:

Claims, Part II

A statement that is argued, defended, and supported in an essay

A claim is just ONE sentence!

Counterclaims:

What is a counterclaim?

Let's Practice

Here are some claims. what would someone say if they disagreed with you?

A claim that negates or disagrees with the thesis/claim.

1. Cell phones should be allowed in schools because they can add to the learning experience, can be used for safety reasons, and keep students happy.

2. The US government should rid schools of standardized testing because they do not improve student achievement, are an unreliable measure of student performance, and increase stress levels of students.

3. Video games contribute to youth violence because video games make children more violent, make children less sensitive to real-life violence, and contribute to an increase in bullying.

Claims

Choosing a college

a complex decision

research the school, apply to the school, enroll in school.

A claim is...

  • One sentence
  • Declarative
  • Short and concise
  • Can be defended with evidence
  • An opinion statement without saying “I think” or “I feel”

Subject

+

What you think

+

(Three) Points of Support

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