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What are the 5 elements in an argumentative essay?
What are: Claim, Evidence, Counter-Claim, Rebuttal, Conclusion?
Where can a claim be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Introductory Paragraph?
What is a Thesis Statement?
States your point of view on a topic
How many components are there in an argumentative essay? List them.
4: Introduction, Body Paragraphs for your side, Counter-claim, Conclusion.
_______ 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?
What is the Hook 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 thesis be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Body?
What is a summary?
Summarizes the main points of an essay
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 Refutation Components 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.
tries to close the issue
What is the conclusion?
What is evidence in an argumentative essay?
What is credible and factual information.
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?
What is an Argumentative Essay gives consideration to more than one perspective?