Argumentative Text

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What is Argumentative Text?

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Argumentative Text is a type of writing where the author presents a side of an argument.

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What does the author do in Argumentative Text?

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The author writes about a side of an argument, providing reasons and evidence to support their claim.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to prove.

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What are facts in an argumentative text?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false and are used to support the author's claim.

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What are opinions in an argumentative text?

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Opinions are personal beliefs or judgments that are not based on facts and can be used to persuade the reader.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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The purpose is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or action.

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What is an example of a claim?

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"Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea."

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What is an example of a fact?

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"The sun can cause skin damage if you are not protected."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is an example of an opinion?

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"I think children should always wear sunscreen when playing outside."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence, facts, or reasons that back up the argument.