Argument Writing

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What makes a claim strong?

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A strong claim is debatable.

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What is your opinion or argument called?

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A claim.

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Is 'We should allow students to vote at the age of 16' a claim?

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No, it is not a claim.

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What is the first sentence in a piece of writing that grabs the reader’s attention?

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A hook.

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What should you do after presenting text evidence?

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Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes your main claim.

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support your claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a hook in writing?

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The purpose of a hook is to engage the reader's interest right from the start.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To refute a counterclaim means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves it.