Argumentative Text Claim and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

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It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

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What type of evidence is personal experience?

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An example of evidence that comes from an individual's own life.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What type of evidence is used when stating a scientific fact?

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Fact.

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What is textual evidence?

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Quotations or paraphrased information from a text that supports a claim.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

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What is an example of anecdotal evidence?

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A personal story used to support a claim.

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What is the role of expert opinion in argumentative writing?

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To provide credibility and support for a claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.