Argumentative Texts

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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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Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

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"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

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What is a credible or believable source?

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Reliable source.

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What does the evidence 'Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week' best support?

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Teachers work very hard.

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What is the statement 'The best way to keep your cat from destroying furniture with her claws is to have a scratch post' an example of?

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An author's claim.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Information or facts that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

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What does 'audience' refer to in argumentative writing?

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The group of people the author is addressing or trying to persuade.

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What is the role of pathos in an argument?

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To appeal to the audience's emotions.

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What is a thesis statement?

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