Argumentative Texts

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What is an argumentative text?

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which the writer supports with evidence.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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How many reasons should you provide to support your claim?

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At least 3 reasons.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason for writing.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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Why is it important to use evidence in an argumentative text?

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To make the argument stronger and more convincing.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.

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What is a conclusion in an argumentative text?

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The final part that summarizes the argument and reinforces the main claim.