Argumentative Paragraph

a statement you believe is true and want to prove

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Your purpose is to PROVE a CLAIM

John Smith had the greatest impact on Samuel's growth and change while in Jamestown.

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• claim

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

better, greatest, more

These are words used for a strong claim (or opinion).

the why for the claim

• conclusion

• reasons

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Reasons = why

Even though Samuel was angry, Captain Smith showed Samuel how to control his anger.

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• conclusion

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Explain WHY your claim is true = reason

facts or examples that prove your claim

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Evidence is ALWAYS from your text

Smith tells Samuel, "Channel your anger. Let it gives you strength to change things" (201).

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• conclusion

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Evidence = context, "quote" (where?).

how the evidence supports the reason

• claim

• conclusion

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

Elaboration = explain HOW your example supports your reason

This advice is impactful because it shows Samuel is trying to control his anger and make a positive change in his life.

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• claim

• reason

• evidence

• elaboration

Answer explanation

BECAUSE is a great word to use in your ELABORATION

a statement that summarizes your supporting paragraph

• claim

• reason

• elaboration

• conclusion

Answer explanation

A SUMMARY always it AFTER, so

A CONCLUSION always is at the END

Smith truly changed Samuel's life for the better.

This is an example of a ...

• claim

• evidence

• elaboration

• conclusion

Answer explanation

CONCLUSION = most important idea