Argumentative Writing Quick Check

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What is a THESIS STATEMENT?

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A thesis statement is a sentence in the introduction of an argumentative paper that presents the main argument and includes three reasons supporting that argument.

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What is the author's purpose in an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

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The author's purpose in an argumentative paper is to argue for or against a specific topic.

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What is a CLAIM in an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

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A claim is the writer's position (for or against) regarding the question being discussed in the paper.

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How many paragraphs should be in an argumentative essay in 7th grade?

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An argumentative essay in 7th grade should have five paragraphs.

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What is the order of the PARAGRAPHS in an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

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The order of paragraphs in an argumentative paper is: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion.

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What is the purpose of the INTRODUCTION in an argumentative essay?

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The introduction presents the topic, provides background information, and includes the thesis statement.

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What are the BODY PARAGRAPHS in an argumentative essay?

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Body paragraphs provide evidence and reasoning to support the thesis statement and claims made in the essay.

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What is a COUNTERARGUMENT?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint or argument that addresses the other side of the issue being discussed.

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What is EVIDENCE in an argumentative paper?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support the claims made in the paper.

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What is a CONCLUSION in an argumentative essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points, restates the thesis, and reinforces the argument made in the essay.