Elements of Argumentative Text

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Main argument in argumentative text?

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Central point or claim

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Identifying the main argument in a text involves finding the central idea or thesis statement the author supports.

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Central idea or thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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Importance of identifying the main argument in an argumentative text

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Understand the author's perspective and overall purpose.

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Common strategies to present a main argument:

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Provide evidence, use logical reasoning, acknowledge counterarguments, structure effectively.

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Can the main argument of a text change?

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Yes

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Difference between main argument and supporting points:

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Main argument is the central idea/thesis; supporting points are the evidence/reasons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Main argument's relation to text's purpose

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Directly supports or aligns with the overall purpose.

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Role of evidence in a text's main argument?

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Provides factual and credible support.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Multiple main arguments in a text?

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No