1. What is a CLAIM?

2. A CLAIM is a writer’s position on a problem or issue.
If you’ve ever expressed your opinion, then you’ve made a claim.

3. What claim could be made in this situation?
Study this image.
What claim could be made in this situation?
* Sample Claim:
“Plastic trash is polluting our beaches, so our city should ban grocery stores from selling plastic bottles and bags.”

4. How do we know this claim is effective?
Write an example of a STRONG claim here:
“The government should pass a law that
__________________________________________________ . ”
How do we know this claim is effective?

5. Identifying an Effective Claim
   WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING TIPS!!!

6. Claim Tip #1
Claim:

7. Claim Tip #2
Claim:

8. Claim Tip #3
Claim:

9. Claim Practice *Review these tips:
TIP #1 - an effective claim is precise
TIP #2 - one main idea, or assertion
TIP #3 – the claim is restated in the conclusion
 NOW CHOOSE THE MOST EFFECTIVE CLAIM FROM THE SLIDES THAT FOLLOW.

10. Is the following an effective claim?

11. Is the following an effective claim?

12. Is the following an effective claim?

13. Is the following an effective claim?

14. What is a COUNTERCLAIM?

15. A COUNTERCLAIM is an objection that you anticipate from your opponent.
Every argument has two sides, to strengthen your argument, think about what your opponent might say!

16. What is a REBUTTAL?
“Back at ya, Big Boy!!!”

17. A REBUTTAL is your response to that objection
A REBUTTAL is your response to that objection This exposes the weaknesses of your opponent’s counterclaim and shows why your position is stronger.
“My opponent feels that the government should not pass a law that bans plastic bags and bottles. However…”

18. CLAIM COUNTER-CLAIM REBUTTAL
“Back at ya, Big Boy!!!”

23. “Tates Creek High School should…”

24. Supporting REASONS * COMPLETE YOUR ARGUMENT ORGANIZER TODAY!!!
“One reason…”
“Another reason…”
“A final reason…”
“This is important because…”
“If this happens, then…”
“This needs to change, because..”
* COMPLETE YOUR ARGUMENT ORGANIZER TODAY!!!

25. Drafting Your Argument
Use the following steps:
1) Hook your audience and mention your claim
2) Body paragraphs should explain 3 reasons why
3) Mention the Opposing Side
4) Defend your claim again (Counterclaim!)
5) Restate your claim in the conclusion