Argumentative Text

Front

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that students should have sports class in middle school?

Back

Research shows that sports increase student interest in school

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To prove the thesis is right

Front

Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

Back

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

Front

A thesis statement is NOT...

Back

a question

Front

CLAIM

Back

The main idea, belief, opinion, or message. It is the focus of the entire argument.

Front

REASON/SUBCLAIM

Back

A specific reason that supports the claim.

Front

EVIDENCE

Back

Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

Front

Crop circles around the world were created by extraterrestrials.

Back

Claim

Front

In a persuasive article or essay, where is the claim usually found? Options: Introduction, Body Paragraph #1, Body Paragraph #2, Conclusion

Back

Introduction

Front

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay? Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Setting

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Setting