Argumentative Essay Writing

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence describes what the paragraph is going to be about.

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Where is the counterclaim placed in an argumentative essay?

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The counterclaim is placed at the beginning of the fourth paragraph.

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What part of an argumentative essay contains all the reasons or explanations?

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The Body Paragraphs.

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Is it acceptable to take both sides in an argumentative essay the entire time?

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Never.

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What do transition words do in an essay?

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Transition words help the essay flow from one idea to the next.

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Give an example of a transition word.

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Therefore.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis, reinforcing the argument.

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What is the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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The introduction presents the topic and includes the thesis statement.