2. Current Event In order to write a good essay, you must include Claim Data Warrant

3. Current Event By using Claim, Data, and Warrant you will provide the reader a better understanding of your essay and of what you are trying to argue Claim A claim is your idea, or what you are trying to argue For example The Tigers will win the World Series this year

4. Current Event Data Data is the evidence that you are using to argue your claim It is the facts that prove your point For Example Miguel Cabrera won the MVP the last two years Max Scherzer won the Cy Young last year They made it to the ALCS last year and have added key people to improve their team this year They are in a weak division which will make their run to the playoffs easier

5. Current Event Sometimes it is hard to determine what is a fact and what is not Write down all the facts that you see about the following picture

7. Current Event What were the facts and what were your opinions? When writing an essay you must only use facts for your data, not opinion!! Warrant Warrant is the part of your essay where you connect the data to the claim For example The tigers added new players to an already strong lineup and rotation. By doing this they will be better equipped to win more games, which will make it easier to make the playoffs. They also face easier teams throughout the season. Last year’s experience in the playoffs will also help them. It is because of these reasons that the tigers will win the World Series this year

8. Current Event Read the article provided about the economy After reading the article make a claim, provide data, and warrant your claim This is how your future current events will be graded