Argumentative Writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something.

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What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?

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Evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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To use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is a statistic when used as evidence in an argument?

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A fact or piece of data.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is an argument?

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A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is reasoning in argumentative writing?

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The explanation that connects evidence to the claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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It supports the claim and helps persuade the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1