Elements of Argumentative Writing

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A statement of what the author is trying to persuade someone to do or believe.

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claim

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A good ______________ is composed of a claim, reasons, evidence, and counterclaim.

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argument

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Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

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evidence

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Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

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counterclaims

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Which of the following is an example of a source? Infographic, Videos, Online Articles, All are examples of a source.

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All are examples of a source.

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Why is it important to include the counterclaim and rebuttal in argumentative writing?

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It helps make an argument stronger by proving that the opposing viewpoint is weak.

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intended audience in argument writing

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the readers that the text is intended to persuade.

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Rebuttal

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A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

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Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

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Teachers argue food distracts students

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Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

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Students need to be able to express themselves