Argumentative Writing Assignment

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts that support your claim.

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True or False: Claims need to be able to be refuted (argued against).

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True

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What is a counterargument for the claim: 'Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School'?

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Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.

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What is a counterclaim?

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The argument against a claim; what the other side would say if they disagreed.

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What is the opposite of the author’s claim?

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Counterclaim (also called a counterargument).

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Define 'claim' in argumentative writing.

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or refuted.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterargument that defends the original claim.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To clearly state the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is a fallacy?

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A flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.