Writing Claim Statements: The Big Idea Claim

This student-facing activity guides students through writing a Big Idea claim by identifying and communicating the central message of a topic in a clear, concise statement. Students begin by studying a professional WAGOLL (What a Good One Looks Like), then use guided reflection and graphic organizers to distill their ideas into a focused claim.

Sam Futrell
Created by Sam Futrell
at William & Mary