Body paragraphs argumentative

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What comes after the introduction paragraph?

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Body Paragraph 1.

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A claim is...

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The author's opinion or belief, stated as a fact, and backed up by evidence.

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Body Paragraph 1 is a Yes Ma'am about your opinion and REASON 1?

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True.

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A body paragraph is the same as a Yes Ma'am Paragraph?

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True.

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What is Body Paragraph 2 about?

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Your opinion and Reason 2.

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What is the purpose of a body paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To support the main argument with evidence and reasoning.

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What should each body paragraph begin with?

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A topic sentence that states the main idea.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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Why is it important to address counterclaims?

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To strengthen your argument by showing you understand opposing views.

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What is the role of evidence in a body paragraph?

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To support the claim with facts, statistics, or examples.