📚 Part 1: Key Terms and Examples

Claim: The main point or conclusion being argued

Premise: A statement that supports the claim

Fact: A statement that can be proven true or false

Justification: The reasoning that explains why a premise supports the claim

Example Argument: "Students should have longer lunch periods. Currently, lunch is only 20 minutes long. This doesn't give students enough time to eat properly and socialize with friends. Research shows that longer breaks improve afternoon focus."

🔍 Part 2: Argument Analysis

Read this argument: "Our school should ban cell phones during class. Many students get distracted by notifications and social media. A recent study found that test scores improved by 15% in schools with phone bans. When students aren't checking their phones, they can focus better on learning."

Premise 1: ________________________________________________

Premise 2: ________________________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Create Your Own Argument

Topic ideas: school uniforms, homework policies, cafeteria food, sports requirements, or choose your own

My claim: _______________________________________________

Claim: __________________________________________________

Premise 1: ______________________________________________

Premise 2: ______________________________________________

One fact you used: _______________________________________