Argumentative Writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that states the main purpose or argument of an essay.

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What is persuasion?

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The act of convincing someone to believe or do something.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is a citation?

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A reference to a source of information used in writing.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a debate?

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A discussion of the pros and cons of an issue.

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What is a controversy?

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A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which is supported by evidence.

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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 evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

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To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.