Informative vs. Argmumentative

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What is the main purpose of informative writing?

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To provide facts and information without expressing personal opinions.

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What should you avoid using in an informative essay?

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Personal opinions.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence to persuade the reader.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement used to support or prove the thesis.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support the claims made and persuade the reader.

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What is the structure of a typical argumentative essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs with claims and evidence, and a conclusion.

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What is the thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay.

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What should each body paragraph in an argumentative essay include?

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A claim, text evidence, and elaboration.

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What is the conclusion of an essay supposed to do?

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Restate the thesis statement and summarize the main points.

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What type of language should be used in informative writing?

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Objective and factual language.