Argument Writing

Argument Writing

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

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What is Argument Writing?

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Argument writing is a type of writing where the author takes a stance on a topic and supports it with reasons and evidence.

2.

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What is a Claim in Argument Writing?

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A claim is a statement that presents the writer's position or stance on a topic.

3.

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What is a Reason in Argument Writing?

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A reason is a statement provided by the writer to justify and support WHY a claim should be accepted.

4.

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What is Evidence in Argument Writing?

Back

Evidence includes information such as statistics, facts, definitions, and quotations from experts, used to support a reason.

5.

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What is an In-Text Citation?

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An in-text citation is a reference within the text that credits the source of information or evidence.

6.

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What is the purpose of an Argument?

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The purpose of an argument is to persuade the audience to accept a particular point of view or stance.

7.

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What is Analysis in Argument Writing?

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Analysis explains how the evidence supports the claim and why it is important.

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