Argumentative Text

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What is the author's purpose in an argumentative text?

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To persuade or convince the reader to act or think a certain way.

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What is the main idea of an argumentative text called?

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claim

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What do authors of argumentative texts use as evidence to support their claim?

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facts and reasoning

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Who is the target audience for this advertisement for Kool-Aid drinks?

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Children

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What is the author's claim in this paragraph?

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Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.

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Example of a fact that would persuade someone to adopt a cat:
- Cats make great pets.
- Cats live for an average of 16 years.
- Cats are better than dogs.

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Cats live for an average of 16 years.

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What is a claim?

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what the writer is trying to prove; the writer's position on topic

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True or False: A claim is the author's opinion on a topic or issue.

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True

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What is evidence?

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proof to back up your claim

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A claim is...

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the position the author takes on a subject.