Writing an Argument Claim
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can develop a strong claim for my argument response that includes reasons to support my viewpoint.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define what a claim is in the context of writing an argument. Provide an example of a strong claim that could be used in a debate about school uniforms.
2. Imagine you are writing an argument about the benefits of exercise. Write a claim, provide at least one piece of evidence to support it, and explain how that evidence connects to your claim.
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