Question 1

Which of the following is the best definition of a claim?

A fact or statistic to make the reader think about an issue
An opposing view to what the writer supports
Opinions related to the issue
The writer's perspective on an issue

Question 2
Chelsea is writing an essay arguing that homework is bad for students. Which of the following is an effective claim for her essay?

Did you know that homework is a major stressor for students and actually causes anxiety?
Homework is actually bad for students for a lot of reasons that you will read about in the following essay.
In this essay, I am going to prove that homework is evil and should be banned.
Teachers across the country assign hours of homework each night, but not only is it not always beneficial for students, it can also lead to high stress levels and burnout.