Claim, reason, or evidence? A college degree is essential for getting a good job.
Claim
Claim, reason, or evidence? Fast food should be banned in schools.
Claim
Claim, reason, or evidence? Everyone should be a vegetarian.
Claim
Write a claim for this prompt: Should teenagers have curfews?
Answers will vary.
Write a claim for this prompt: Should zoos be banned?
Answers will vary.
Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Students always throw their main lunch away.
Unprovable absolute
Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Not many students eat fish sandwich.
Irrelevant
Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: Salad bar items taste good.
Unprovable opinion
Name the error to this reason. Claim: All students should have access to the salad bar. Reason: One student is allergic to gluten, so the salad bar gives them options they can eat.
Overgeneralized
Name the error to this evidence: Researchers say that children who are exposed to technology have higher IQs.
Unsupported - who are the researchers?
Name the error to this evidence: Many high paying careers require four year degrees while many don't.
Unclear - wishy washy and gives both sides to the argument
Give a reason that is an unprovable absolute. Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Must include no exceptions - always, never, etc.
Give a reason that is an unprovable opinion. Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Must be an opinion.
