ELA Review Flashcardziz (Argumentative Essay)

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What is an informative essay?

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An informative essay is a piece of writing that informs or educates the reader about a particular subject.

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What does the prompt 'Write an essay arguing why a longer school year would or would not increase student’s academic performances' ask you to do?

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Argue why a longer school year would or would not increase student's academic performances.

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What is argumentative writing?

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Argumentative writing is a style of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular position or viewpoint on an issue.

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What can facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics be used as?

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Evidence.

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What is one bad hook strategy?

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A question.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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To clearly state the writer's position on the topic and outline the main points that will be discussed.

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What are counterclaims in argumentative writing?

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Counterclaims are arguments that oppose the main claim, providing a different perspective on the issue.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which the writer aims to prove with evidence.

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Why is it important to use evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence supports the claims made in the essay, making the argument more convincing and credible.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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A hook is an engaging opening statement or question designed to grab the reader's attention.