Argumentative Writing

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What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?

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Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

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Why is it important to 'cite' textual evidence?

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To avoid plagiarism, to prove your answer is correct, and to use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Which sentence states the writer’s claim? (1) The school's tardiness policy should be changed. (2) It is wrong to punish students for circumstances that are beyond 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 1

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

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Evidence.

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

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Students should not wear school uniforms.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement of position on an issue.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the writer's claim.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an argumentative essay?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support claims and persuade the audience.

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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.