Reasons and Evidence

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What is the main point of the text 'Should We Settle the Moon?' by Jo Newbold?

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When people think of space exploration, a colony on the Moon seems like the next step.

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What is it called when the author gets you to agree with his/her way of thinking about a topic?

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Persuasion

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What is one piece of evidence that supports the reasoning about regolith in 'Should We Settle the Moon?'

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It can gum up a spacesuit, jam an engine and ruin machines.

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Which child in the cartoons is more likely to convince their parents that a dog is a good idea?

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Child 2

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim or argument.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to agree with your point of view.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A reason is a statement that explains why someone believes something.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in writing?

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The purpose of using evidence is to support your arguments and make them more convincing.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

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How can you identify a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text often includes opinions, reasons, and evidence to convince the reader.