CLAIM WRITING RESPONSIBILITY STORIES

STORY #1 On a sheet of loose-leaf, copy the following information: Who’s responsible for what happened to the new kid? DevinChris the new kidthe coach other (Please specify)

DIRECTIONS In story #1, something bad happens to one of the characters. As you read the story, think about who’s responsible and when you’ve finished assign each character the percent of responsibility he or she is responsible for. Your percentages should end up equaling 100 percent. Be sure that you are able to defend why and how you assigned responsibility in the way that you did.

CLAIM WRITING Write a claim statement arguing who is most responsible and why. You must give three reasons as part of your claim. This is called a three pronged claim statement. For example-Exercising three times a week will make you strong, help you lose weight, and will keep you healthy.

STORY #2 On the back side of your sheet of loose-leaf, copy the following information: Who’s responsible for Maria’s suspension? MariaJoan The bus driverthe other kids on the bus other (please specify)

DIRECTIONS In story #2, something bad happens to one of the characters. As you read the story, think about who’s responsible and when you’ve finished assign each character the percent of responsibility he or she is responsible for. Your percentages should end up equaling 100 percent. Be sure that you are able to defend why and how you assigned responsibility in the way that you did.

CLAIM WRITING Write a claim statement arguing who is most responsible and why. You must give three reasons as part of your claim. This is called a three pronged claim statement. For example-Exercising three times a week will make you strong, help you lose weight, and will keep you healthy.