•  Identify and label each of the following as a claim of fact (F), a claim of value (V), or claim of policy (P).

 1. Mandatory jail sentences should be imposed for drivers convicted of more than one drunk driving violation.

 2. Student government elections were largely ignored by the student body due to student satisfaction with current policies and leadership.

 3. Marijuana use and abuse continue to escalate in American society.

 4. A mandatory dress code should be implemented in public schools.

 5. Killing deer and other large animals for sport is wrong.

•  Identify and label each of the following as a claim of fact (F), a claim of value (V), or claim of policy (P).

 1. Mandatory jail sentences should be imposed for drivers convicted of more than one drunk driving violation.

 2. Student government elections were largely ignored by the student body due to student satisfaction with current policies and leadership.

 3. Marijuana use and abuse continue to escalate in American society.

 4. A mandatory dress code should be implemented in public schools.

 5. Killing deer and other large animals for sport is wrong.

•  Identify and label each of the following as a claim of fact (F), a claim of value (V), or claim of policy (P).

 1. Mandatory jail sentences should be imposed for drivers convicted of more than one drunk driving violation.

 2. Student government elections were largely ignored by the student body due to student satisfaction with current policies and leadership.

 3. Marijuana use and abuse continue to escalate in American society.

 4. A mandatory dress code should be implemented in public schools.

 5. Killing deer and other large animals for sport is wrong.

•  Identify and label each of the following as a claim of fact (F), a claim of value (V), or claim of policy (P).

 1. Mandatory jail sentences should be imposed for drivers convicted of more than one drunk driving violation.

 2. Student government elections were largely ignored by the student body due to student satisfaction with current policies and leadership.

 3. Marijuana use and abuse continue to escalate in American society.

 4. A mandatory dress code should be implemented in public schools.

 5. Killing deer and other large animals for sport is wrong.

1. Highlight words in each reading that have strong positive or negative connotations.

2. Which reading is more persuasive? Explain your answer.