Argumentative Writing Assignment

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What two paragraphs in your essay should look similar?

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Introduction and Conclusion.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

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Which thesis sentence is written correctly?

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In the end, President Trump's first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

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What punctuation do you need to show that evidence came from the text?

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Quotation marks.

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Which transition would you use in your body paragraph?

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Next.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An essay that presents a claim and supports it with evidence while addressing counterclaims.

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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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Why is it important to include a counterargument?

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It strengthens your argument by showing you have considered opposing views.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support your claims and persuade the reader.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported with evidence.