TYPES OF CLAIMS GRADE 7

The government should provide free healthcare for all citizens.

A claim of fact can be proven or disproven using evidence

objective

The voting age should be lowered to 16.

DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING TODAY?

Students should be required to learn financial literacy in high school.

A claim of value is based purely on objective facts and data

Claims of value do not involve personal opinions or societal beliefs

Evaluates worth, beauty, or morality

Expresses a judgment about what is right or wrong

A claim of policy is always based on laws and regulations that already exist.

Online learning is more effective than traditional classroom learning.

Watching too much television is a waste of time.

subjective

Social media influencers have a negative impact on self-esteem.

Social media affects the mental health of teenagers.

The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons per year.

Hard work is more important than talent in achieving success.

The drinking age should be lowered to 18.

Uses words like should, must, ought to, need to, etc

Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.

Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.

Reading books is a better way to learn than watching videos.

does not rely on personal opinions or beliefs

Proposes a change in policies, laws, or actions