Argumentative Text

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What is an argumentative text?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence to convince the reader.

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What is the author's claim?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to make in their writing.

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What is the purpose of argumentative text?

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To try to convince the reader of something.

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What is a biased piece of writing?

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A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal view, belief, or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is a stereotype?

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An unfair and unsupported belief about a group of people.

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What is reasoning in argumentative text?

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The logical explanation that supports the author's claim.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the author's claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the author's claim.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts an opposing argument.