Identifying Claims in Argumentative Texts
Unknown Grade45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify the main claim in an argumentative text and explain its significance.
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Practice
5 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify the main claim made by the author in favor of the soda tax. Explain its significance in relation to public health and consumer behavior. Identify the main claim made by the author against the soda tax. Explain its significance in the context of individual rights and government regulation.”
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