Argumentative Texts

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Argumentative Text

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a text in which an author presents a claim and provides reasons and evidence to support the claim

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To convince the reader

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What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

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claim

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Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda?

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Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

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What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school?

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Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

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What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support their reasons?

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evidence

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What is a FACT?

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a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

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What is an OPINION?

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what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

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author

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the person who wrote the text

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intended audience

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the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text