Evaluating Argumentative Writing Techniques

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True or False: A thesis statement and a claim are the same in an argumentative essay.

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True

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What do all three body paragraphs in an argumentative essay begin with?

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Transition Word

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What does the conclusion of an argumentative essay end with?

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Restating the Thesis

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What does it mean to elaborate in an argumentative essay?

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Explain why you chose the evidence to support your argument.

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What is the acronym for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, & Summarize?

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RACES

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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 is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a transition word?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support claims and provide credibility to the argument.