Argumentative writing

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This tells why the claim is made and is supported by evidence.

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Reasons

Front

What is a claim?

Back

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

Front

Counterclaim

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The opposing view

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Facts and statistics to support ideas

Front

Counterargument

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Counterclaim

Front

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

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Students should not wear school uniforms.

Front

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

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Students should not wear school uniforms.

Front

What is information used to back up and support your answer?

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Evidence

Front

Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?

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All of the above

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Argument

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A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence