argumentative text

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What is an argumentative text?

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An argumentative text is a type of writing that presents a claim or position on a topic and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What should you support your claim with in an argumentative text?

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Facts and evidence.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the audience.

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What should the conclusion paragraph of an argumentative text include?

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Restating the claim.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A statement that expresses the writer's position on a topic.

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Why is it important to provide evidence in an argumentative text?

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To support the claim and convince the audience.

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What types of evidence can be used in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples.

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Who is the audience for an argumentative text?

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The people the writer is trying to persuade.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the writer's claim.

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How can a writer address a counterargument?

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By acknowledging it and providing a rebuttal.