Argumentative Essay Writing

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a one-sentence summary of the main point or claim of an essay.

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How long should a thesis statement be?

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One sentence.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The topic sentence describes what the paragraph is going to be about.

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What is the first paragraph of an argumentative essay called?

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Introductory Paragraph.

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What is a counter claim?

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A counter claim is when someone believes the opposite of your claim.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words help the essay flow from one idea to the next.

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Give an example of a transition word.

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Therefore.

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What is the conclusion paragraph?

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The conclusion paragraph summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence includes facts, statistics, and examples that support the claim.