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Argumentative Writing

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What is a claim?

The argument

What is a Thesis Statement?

Claim + 3 Reasons

What is a counter-claim?

The opposite of the claim/argument

What 3 things do you need in your Introduction Paragraph?

Hook, Background Info., & Thesis Statement

What can you use as a Hook?

A question, a shocking statement, or a fact

What 4 things do you need in your Body Paragraphs?

Transition, Reasons, Evidence, Explain how evidence connects to claim

What is it called when you put what the text says in your own words?

Paraphrase

What is it called when you cite the text and use exactly what the text says word for word?

Quote

Along with a Transition word/phrase, what 3 things must your Conclusion Paragraph have?

Re-state the thesis, Summarize, Final Thought

What is an example of a Transition word/phrase?

Firstly, Secondly, In cconclusion, Finally, Lastly