The Art of Argument: Writing with Purpose · Argumentative Writing

Crafting a Clear Claim

Developing strong, debatable thesis statements that provide a clear roadmap for an essay.

Key Questions

  1. 1What distinguishes a factual statement from a debatable claim?
  2. 2How does a strong claim address the specific needs of a target audience?
  3. 3Why is it important to narrow the focus of a claim in a short essay?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1.a
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Argument: Writing with Purpose
Period: Argumentative Writing

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