Argumentative Text

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What is a Claim in an argumentative text?

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A Claim is the statement of the position that you are arguing.

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What is a Counterargument?

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A Counterargument is when an author responds to the opposition or those who disagree with him/her.

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What is the purpose of a Claim?

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The purpose of a Claim is to state the opinion you will be arguing.

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What is an Argumentative Text?

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An Argumentative Text is written to establish a claim and then support it with logical reasoning, examples, and evidence.

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Provide an example of a Counterargument in a debate about school uniforms.

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Uniforms restrict students' ability to express themselves and explore their individuality.

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What is Evidence in an argumentative text?

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Evidence refers to the facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is Bias in writing?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of the argument.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is a Logical Fallacy?

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A Logical Fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is the role of the Author in an argumentative text?

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The Author presents their viewpoint and supports it with claims and evidence.

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What is the difference between a Claim and a Counterargument?

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A Claim is the main argument being made, while a Counterargument addresses opposing viewpoints.