Key Concepts in Argumentative Writing

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Thesis

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It is the main point or central argument of essay. Your stance on a topic

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Claim

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The central point or main idea that the writer is trying to prove or persuade the audience to accept.

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Reason

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Provides justification for a claim.

It is used to persuade the audience by linking the claim to evidence and logical thinking.

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Evidence

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The information, facts, data, or examples used to support and validate a claim or reason. It serves as the foundation that demonstrates the truth or validity of the argument. 

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Analysis

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It break down the evidence into its components, exploring its implications-Why do we care?

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What is a Hashtag?

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It is the graphic organizer that is used to help plan an argumentative writing piece.

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Counterclaim

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The opposite side of an argument that a person has taken.

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Argumentative Writing

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Writing that is used to persuade.