STAAR Mini Lesson/Argumentative Text Review

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What are the parts of an argumentative text?

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Thesis, claim, reason, evidence, concession, rebuttal.

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What transition word or phrase means to 'contrast/contradict'?

Back

On the contrary.

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What CANNOT be found in a dictionary?

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Day the word was created.

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What question should you ask yourself when determining Author's Purpose?

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Why did the author write this piece?

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Is personal experience a strong piece of evidence?

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No, because no one else can verify my experience.

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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 is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is a concession in an argument?

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Acknowledging a point made by the opposing side.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to counter an opposing argument.

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What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.