RESPONSIBILITY STORIES CLAIM WRITING STORY 1 On a

RESPONSIBILITY STORIES CLAIM WRITING

STORY #1 • On a sheet of loose-leaf, copy the following information: • Who’s responsible for what happened to the new kid? Devin Chris the new kid other (Please specify the coach )

DIRECTIONS • In story #1, something bad happens to one of the characters. As you read the story, think about who’s responsible and when you’ve finished assign each character the percent of responsibility he or she is responsible for. Your percentages should end up equaling 100 percent. • Be sure that you are able to defend why and how you assigned responsibility in the way that you did.

CLAIM WRITING • Write a claim statement arguing who is most responsible and why. • You must give three reasons as part of your claim. This is called a three pronged claim statement. • For example-Exercising three times a week will make you strong, help you lose weight, and will keep you healthy.

STORY #2 • On the back side of your sheet of loose-leaf, copy the following information: • Who’s responsible for Maria’s suspension? Maria The bus driver other (please specify Joan the other kids on the bus )

DIRECTIONS • In story #2, something bad happens to one of the characters. As you read the story, think about who’s responsible and when you’ve finished assign each character the percent of responsibility he or she is responsible for. Your percentages should end up equaling 100 percent. • Be sure that you are able to defend why and how you assigned responsibility in the way that you did.

CLAIM WRITING • Write a claim statement arguing who is most responsible and why. • You must give three reasons as part of your claim. This is called a three pronged claim statement. • For example-Exercising three times a week will make you strong, help you lose weight, and will keep you healthy.