1. Language of Composition Chapter 3 Analyzing Arguments
Essay in Progress
Staking a Claim

2. What is a claim? An assertion or proposition
Must be stated as a complete sentence.
Must be arguable
Must be an informed opinion.

3. How to Develop a Claim Explore topic Reading (research)
Discussion with others
Brainstorming
Taking Notes
Rethinking

4. Types of Claims: Fact Asserts something is true or not true
Read “Claims of Fact” p.87

5. Types of Claims: Value Claims of Value Must establish criteria
Read “Star Wars” by Roger Ebert. pp. 88 – 90

6. Types of Claims: Policy
Claims of Policy
Often includes claims of value and fact as well.
Read “Claims of Policy” and “from The C Word in the Hallways” by Anna Quindlen.

7. Assignment # 3 Staking a Claim
Annotate “Felons and the Right to Vote” for claims of fact, value, and policy. (handout; pp 92 – 94)
Essay in Progress: p. 94, Staking a Claim.