Argumentative Essay

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader.

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Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

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Setting.

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What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

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To get your reader interested in your essay.

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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 included in a concluding paragraph?

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Restated argument, restated claims, and call to action.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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

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What are the main components of an argumentative essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main claim, which is addressed in the essay.