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Four elements of an argument:

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claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim.

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A _____________ needs to be something two reasonable people could argue about.

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claim

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A ___________ is your stance on an issue.

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claim

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Main ideas that support your claim.

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reasons

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Facts supporting your claim from a reliable source.

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evidence

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A __________ acknowledges the opposing argument.

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counterclaim

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A counterclaim should be no longer than ______ sentences.

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two

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Cite reliable _______ when including evidence.

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sources

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Your claim needs to be _________.

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bold

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A claim is also known as a __________.

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thesis