1. CEI
Claim
Evidence
Interpretation

2. What is a claim?
A claim clearly states a stance on a topic or issue. A claim is the main argument of an essay/paragraph.
A claim defines your paper’s/paragraph’s goals and direction and is supported by evidence, argumentation, and telling details.
A claim must be argumentative. When you make a claim, you are arguing for a certain interpretation or understanding of your subject.
A good claim is specific. It makes a focused argument.

3. Examples of a Claim for this Assignment
Sentence Starter:
Because one of my strongest character traits is _____, I aspire to be…
How does your main character trait affect you in life?
Mr. Kirkley:
Because one of my strongest character traits is making friends easily, I aspire to be good friend to everyone I meet.

4. Use Evidence Survey Results
My number 1 strength is love of learning, and other strengths include leadership and kindness—How might these strengths help me be a better person in life?
Yesterday’s Character Strengths Video
Do you posses any of these strengths: optimism, perseverance, social intelligence, curiosity, gratitude, self- control, leadership? How do these impact your goals/aspirations?
Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?

5. Use Evidence Hobbies/Interests
Do your hobbies/interests influence your aspirations? I have always loved reading; how will this help me be an effective English teacher?
Your Past Experiences
My mother is a teacher, I had many great teachers while in school, etc.