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What are the 5 elements in an argumentative essay?
What are: Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Counter-Claim, Rebuttal?
Where can a claim be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Introductory Paragraph?
In an argumentative essay, reasons are followed by...
What is evidence?
How many components are there in an argumentative essay? List them in order.
Claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, rebuttal
_______ is the other side of the opposing claim; the other side.
Counter-claim
the main argument of an essay
What is a claim?
What is a claim in an argumentative essay?
What is a statement the writer is trying to prove to be true?
an assertion
What is a statement of fact or belief?
Daily Double: What 2 very important features should be found in the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?
What is the background information and claim?
“Students should not be required to do community service” is a/an
Claim
used to support an argument
What is evidence?
Where can supporting evidence of the claim be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Body? (Paragraphs 2 and 3)
Statements that tell why you are arguing for or against something.
What are reasons?
to get someone to agree with your side
What is persuasive writing?
This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others
Argumentative Essay
the part where you explain what is flawed/wrong with the other sides argument
What is a rebuttal?
the rebuttal to the claim
Why the original claim is better than the counter-claim.
A statement opposing the original claim (The other side of the argument).
What is a counter-claim?
What two Argumentative Elements can be found in the 4th paragraph of an Argumentative Essay?
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
True or False: Both Argumentative Texts and Persuasive Texts contain a Counter-Claim?
What is False. Counter-Claims are not used in Persuasive Texts.
What is the difference between subjective and objective statements?
Subjective statements are SUBJECT to interpretation (Opinion)
Objective statements are based solely on facts/statistics and are not opinionated.
What is the last, summarizing paragraph called?
What is the conclusion?
What is evidence in an argumentative essay based on?
Credible and factual information. FACTS.
What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?
Argue for/against a topic
What is the difference between a Persuasive Essay and an Argumentative Essay?
Argumentative writing has evidence to support the claim.