Argumentative Essay

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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topic sentence

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What is the main idea of an entire essay?

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thesis statement

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A claim in an argument is

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when you state your side of an argument

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What is step 1 of a thesis statement/claim?

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Choose a side of the argument

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What is step 2 of a thesis statement/claim?

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provide reasons that support your claim

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Step 3 of a thesis statement/claim is to

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combine steps 1 and 2

Front

What is the first paragraph in an essay?

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introduction

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What are the middle paragraph/s of an essay called?

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the body paragraphs

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The third body paragraph in an argumentative essay is a concession paragraph. This is used to?

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Bring up the counterargument and refute it

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What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

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conclusion