What is the purpose for writing an argumentative text?

To convince the reader of something.

To start an argument with the reader.

To inform the reader of something.

explaining/paraphrasing the evidence, making inferences, interpreting the information.

The opposing view about a topic.

Three reasons to support your thesis (main idea)

What should your body paragraphs include?

Reasons that support your claim, text evidence that supports reasons, and an explanation of evidence in your own words.

hook, background information, and thesis.

thesis, summary, and your final thoughts.

opinions, your thoughts and great ideas.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

to summarize what the author has discussed in the essay

to get readers interested in your piece.

to give more facts about your topic

to provide opinions on everything

Which of the following is a good phrase to use to cite evidence?

In the text/passage I read that....

Which piece of evidence supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

"Research shows that school sports increase student increase in school."

"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball, and tennis."

Which of these would be an argumentative writing prompt?

Should college scholarship athletes be paid?

Colleges should pay scholarship athletes an allowance.

Which of the following is a claim?

Middle school students are being worked too hard.

Are middle school students being worked too hard?

Studies have shown that school work is the main source of stress in 55% of middle school students.

Which of these is a counterclaim to the argument that homework is unnecessary?

Homework helps reinforce what is taught in class.

Homework causes unnecessary stress for students.

Homework does not contribute to learning.

Students would prefer to have less homework.

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Argumentative Review

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In argumentative writing the __________ is what the author thinks about a topic.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
The school day begins at 7:40 am

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
A recent study shows that 62% of students prefer math to reading.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
School should start later each day.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Dogs are better than cats because they are bigger and more fun to play with.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Most dog breeds are larger than cats.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Math is more fun than reading because it's easier.

What is the purpose for writing an argumentative text?

In an argumentative text the author uses evidence, reasons, examples to ________ their claim.

What is explanation?

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Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. The school day begins at 7:40 am

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. A recent study shows that 62% of students prefer math to reading.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. School should start later each day.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. Dogs are better than cats because they are bigger and more fun to play with.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. Most dog breeds are larger than cats.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion. Math is more fun than reading because it's easier.

What is the purpose for writing an argumentative text?

In an argumentative text the author uses evidence, reasons, examples to ________ their claim.

What is explanation?

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Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
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Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
A recent study shows that 62% of students prefer math to reading.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
School should start later each day.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Dogs are better than cats because they are bigger and more fun to play with.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Most dog breeds are larger than cats.

Determine if the following statement is a fact or opinion.
Math is more fun than reading because it's easier.