Argumentative Text

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What is a reliable source?

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A credible or believable source of information.

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What evidence supports the claim that students should have sports class in middle school?

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Research shows that sports increase student interest in school.

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What is the author's claim in the passage about sun exposure?

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Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

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Define 'Intended Audience'.

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The listener, viewer, or reader of a text.

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Why are pencils considered better to write with than pens?

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With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

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What is an argumentative text?

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A text that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argumentative text?

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To support the claim and persuade the audience.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main claim or argument presented.

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How can you identify the main claim in a text?

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Look for the statement that the author is trying to prove or argue.

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What role does the audience play in argumentative writing?

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The audience influences how the argument is structured and what evidence is presented.