Argumentative Text Review 5th Grade

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What is 'Propaganda'?

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Ideas spread to influence people's opinions for or against a cause.

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

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Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school.

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What is an 'Intended Audience'?

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The listener, viewer, or reader of a text.

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What is a claim?

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A statement the author is trying to prove, usually supported by evidence.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something.

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What is an argument?

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A set of statements where one is supported by evidence to convince others.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.