State the claim for your essay.
A claim is a statement that establishes the main idea or argument of your essay. Your claim needs to be related to your essay prompt. It should be a statement, not an instruction or a question. Below is an example:
Prompt: The leadership style of Ralph in Lord of the Flies is based on reason and logic, while the leadership style of Jack is based on fear and intimidation. How do these different approaches to leadership affect the group dynamics on the island?
Claim: In Lord of the Flies, Ralph and Jack's different ways of leading have a big effect on how the group works on the island. Ralph's approach, which is based on reason and logic, leads to a more cohesive and cooperative society, while Jack's approach, which is based on fear and intimidation, leads to conflict and the breakdown of society.
Directions: Write the claim for your essay below.