What is a thesis statement?
Argumentative Essay Vocab

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1.
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A one-sentence summary of the main point or claim of your essay.
2.
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What is a claim?
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A claim is an author's main point.
3.
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What is relevant evidence?
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Relevant evidence is information that directly supports a claim or argument.
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What is a counterclaim?
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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.
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What is an example of a counterclaim for the claim: Schools should adopt school uniforms?
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An example of a counterclaim is: 'School uniforms limit students' self-expression and individuality.'
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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis statement.
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What is a topic sentence?
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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.
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