Argument writing

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The ______ is the opinion or argument the writer is trying to prove.

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claim

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To support a claim: Facts, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, personal experiences... these are examples of

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evidence

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Purpose of _______ is to explain how evidence supports the claim.

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reasoning

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In writing, an argument doesn't need evidence. True or False?

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False

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Purpose of an argument:

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Persuade the reader.

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"Students should not use cellphones in class" is an example of

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a claim

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Students shouldn't use cellphones in class as it harms learning. Is this an argument?

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True

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Stephanie's essay starts with: "Students should not be allowed to use their cellphone in class because it would cause distractions." This is the...

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topic sentence

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In a 2015 survey, students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln used cellphones 11.7 times daily for non-academic purposes, equating to 27% of class time. This is an example of

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evidence

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Evidence shows students' cellphone use during school distracts from learning.

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reasoning