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positive negative
Claims Evidence
• Statements that support • Proofs that strengthen the
the author’s stand author’s claims
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Cycling to Commute to work or school
Stand: in Favor
Claims: health benefits, saves money, environment-friendly
Thesis Statement: Cycling as a mode of transport should be
promoted since it has several health benefits. It can help save
non-renewable energy resource and can be financially rewarding.
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Implementing K to12 education in the Philippines
Stand: Against
Claims: Lack of Facilities, inadequacy of teacher training,
increased expenses of parents.
Thesis Statement:
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Political dynasties
Stand: Against
Claims: Monopolized power in public offices, possibility of
corruption, crowding of democratic choices
Thesis Statement:
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: use of social media websites in school
Stand: In Favor
Claims: Speed in spreading news/announcements, possible
venue to air concerns, classroom applications
Thesis Statement:
DOH and DepEd on distributing condoms
to high school students
• What is your stand in this issue?
• Give the claims for your stand
• Write the thesis statement
Assignment (½ CW)
• Think of an issue on your daily life,
• Give your stand, and support it with your
claims.
• Write a thesis statement