Argumentative Text

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What is a claim in argumentative text?

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A statement an author makes about a topic.

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What is a counterargument?

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A viewpoint that opposes the author's claim.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response that demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong.

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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.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is the role of the audience in argumentative writing?

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The intended target group for the message.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.

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What is the difference between a claim and a reason?

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A claim is the main argument, while a reason explains why the claim is valid.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the importance of credible sources in argumentative writing?

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They enhance the reliability and persuasiveness of the argument.