Argumentative Text Review 5th Grade

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What is a 'Counterclaim'?

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The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim.

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If the author has a bias viewpoint about a topic, will they likely present both sides of the argument?

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False

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What reason supports the claim: Frozen yogurt is better than ice cream?

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Frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream.

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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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What is a 'Hyperbole'?

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Exaggeration.

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What is an 'Argument'?

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A statement or series of statements for or against something.

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What does 'Bias' mean in writing?

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A tendency to favor one side over another, affecting objectivity.

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What is a 'Claim'?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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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 'Rebuttal'?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.