Construct an ARGUABLE CLAIM (CCSS W.6.1.a)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~5 min eng.g6.f.ex_09

Claim Test Classification

Prompt

Classify each statement as FACT, OPINION, ARGUABLE CLAIM, or OVERREACH: (1) 'All schools should always require uniforms.' (2) 'Recess is part of many elementary schools.' (3) 'I think uniforms are ugly.' (4) 'Most middle schools should require uniforms because they reduce visible class divides.' (5) 'Everyone should eat vegetables.' (6) 'Public schools should reduce homework load in grades 6-8 because research shows excessive homework increases adolescent stress.'

M-6-F-WR-EX-09-A Manipulative Physical / non-image

Card deck (6 statements) with 4 sort categories. Self-check key with rationale on reverse.

Answer criteria
type classification
correct
  1. OVERREACH
  2. FACT
  3. OPINION
  4. ARGUABLE_CLAIM
  5. OVERREACH
  6. ARGUABLE_CLAIM
Hints
  1. Overreach = sweeping ('all,' 'always,' 'everyone').
  2. Arguable claim = could someone reasonably disagree, AND defensible from evidence.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Treats 'should' as automatically arguable (item 1 has should but is overreach).
  • Treats facts as opinion if the student disagrees.
Used in lessons