Argumentative Genre Review

A statement or opinion that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Reasons

• Opinion

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.

• summary

• argument

• theme

• reasons

Which is an example of a counter claim?

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  While some farmers claim that organic produce is worse for soil, this is actually untrue.

• Organic produce is better for the planet and for the economy.

• Strawberries, almonds, and oats all come in organic varieties.

• You should buy organic produce because it supports local businesses.

A text that uses facts and evidence to support a claim is-

• 
  argumentative

• 
  sescriptive

• 
  informational

• narrative

The statement an author makes about a topic is called a(n):

• 
  Analysis

• 
  Reason

• Claim

• Idea

What is a "Counterclaim"?

• 
  A place in the kitchen where you keep your plates.

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  A second claim that backs up the first claim.

• A summary of an argument.

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  The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim.

Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

• Opinion

• Evidence

• Lies

• Thoughts

A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts-

• is a poem

• focuses on real information

• focuses more on emotion and feeling

• is non-fiction

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

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  Reading at home increases reading comprehension.

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  Reading is a fun habit.

• Students should have more responsibility.

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  Libraries have different genres of book students will like.

The listener, viewer, or reader of a text is the...

• Author's viewpoint

• Intended Audience

• Counterclaim

• Bias