Argumentative Writing

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What must a conclusion paragraph have?

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Thesis, Message and So What.

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What is an outline?

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Keywords and phrases to plan an essay.

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How long should an introduction and conclusion paragraph be?

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3 - 5 sentences long.

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What are the parts of an analysis?

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An explanation, An elaboration, A connection/loopback.

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What should the first sentence of a paragraph be?

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Topic Sentence.

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What does 'elaboration' mean in writing?

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Providing additional details or explanations to support an idea.