Define the following terms found on pages 1 and 2 of Unit 8 Lesson 2:

Argument
Claim
Evidence
Reasons
Persuasion
Significant
Dispute
Supportable
QuotationsPlease share the stronger claims for blueberries, geese, and pets (page 3 of Unit 8 Lesson 2).

Blueberries -
Geese -
Pets -

Share one of the claims you wrote about cell phones, hospital shows or bedtimes for teenagers (page 4 of 11 of Unit 8 Lesson 2): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check In (page 6 of Unit 8 Lesson 2) - After checking your answers, please write the sentences here:
Question 1 -
Question 2 -
Question 3 - Write a claim about George Washington that is arguable (page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 2) - ___________________________________________________________
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After completing the Quick Check, please summarize what you learned in this lesson here: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Argument: A statement or series of statements put forward as a reason for or against something

Claim: A statement made to support an argument

Evidence: Facts, statistics, or information that support a claim

Reasons: Explanations or justifications for an argument or claim

Persuasion: The act of convincing someone to agree with a certain point of view or take a particular action

Significant: Important or noteworthy

Dispute: A disagreement or argument

Supportable: Able to be proven or backed up with evidence

Quotations: Exact or direct words taken from a text or speech

Stronger claims for blueberries, geese, and pets:

Blueberries: Blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants and can improve cognitive function.
Geese: Geese provide effective weed control and are valuable for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Pets: Owning a pet can improve mental health and overall well-being.

Claim about cell phones, hospital shows, or bedtimes for teenagers:

The claim I wrote about hospital shows is that watching medical dramas can lead to unrealistic expectations about healthcare and misinform viewers about medical procedures.

Check In:

Question 1 - False
Question 2 - False
Question 3 - True

Claim about George Washington that is arguable:

George Washington's military strategy and leadership were crucial to securing American independence and establishing the nation.

Summary of what I learned in this lesson:

In this lesson, I learned about the importance of clear and strong claims in arguments, the need for supporting evidence, and the persuasive techniques used to convince others. I also learned how to analyze claims and evaluate their strength by considering whether they are supportable and significant.
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