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Statements versus Claims Activity – Digital & Printable

Statements versus Claims

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Categories: Digital Resources, Test Prep, Writing & ELA Tags: Argumentative Writing, ELA, essay writing
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Your students will clearly identify statements versus claims with this printable and digital resource. It is interactive and can be used over and over.

This is a great activity to use as you’re preparing to teach your students how to write argumentative paragraphs and essays. The resource will allow students to master statements vs claims.

What’s included in statement versus claim resource:

  • Link to digital resource
  • Printable version- students will cut out the text boxes. Then they will place them under the appropriate statement or claim column.
  • Answer Key

You can also save 20% when you purchase this resource in my Argumentative Essay Writing Bundle!

Read more about how I use this in my classroom:

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Students will be able to easily write a strong argumentative, informational, and narrative essay. Using these easy to follow, step-by-step directions will walk students through the essay writing and constructive response process. Each resource comes in printable and digital format.

Students determine the appropriate evidence to include with thesis statements. In addition, they also identify and write claims and counterclaims. The activities come in a digital & printable format. Students use drag-&-drop activities in addition to exploring argumentative paragraphs. Students will know exactly what to include in a strong argumentative paragraph or essay.

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