Argumentative Text Review 5th Grade

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What is evidence?

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Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim.

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What is a claim?

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A statement the author is trying to prove, usually supported by evidence.

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What is author's viewpoint?

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The way the author's perspective about something.

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What is a 'Counterclaim'?

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The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim.

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What reason supports the claim: Frozen yogurt is better than ice cream?

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Frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To convince the reader of a particular point of view using evidence and reasoning.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.

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What role does a rebuttal play in an argument?

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It addresses and counters the opposing viewpoint or counterclaim.

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What is persuasive language?

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Words and phrases used to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that helps to explain or prove the main idea or claim.