Identifying elements of argument & vocab

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What do you call the opposing argument?

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Counterclaim

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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein. What is this an example of?

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Evidence

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Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer’s claim? (1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they’re not five minutes late.

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Sentence 2

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____________________ are the points that explain why the author is making a certain claim.

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Reasons

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What do you call the argument that the author is making?

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Claim

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A justification that explains why a claim is made.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an argument?

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To grab the reader's attention.