Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy

7th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

Differentiate the three types of claims through examples presented in class. Classify given statements as claim of fact, value, or policy with accuracy.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Types of Questions

Organizational Communication Channel

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Questions of fact aim to determine the truth or falsehood of a statement, often focusing on past events or verifiable information.

  • Questions of value explore whether something is good or bad, tapping into attitudes, beliefs, and core values.

  • Questions of policy guide groups to develop solutions to problems and decide on specific actions to take.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Classify each of the following claims as a claim of fact, value, or policy: 1. Video games cause violence. 2. All students should wear uniforms to school. 3. Honesty is the best policy.

Teacher Guide

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