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Persuasive essay: Thesis statement & Counterargu ...

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    Thesis statements, counterclaims, essay parts (introduction, body, conclusion), transitions, comma
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  • Complete the thesis statement:       We should save money because ...
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  • Complete the thesis statement:       We should do our homework because ...
    3 reasons
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  • Complete the THESIS statement:     It's important to be a responsible consumer because ...
    3 reasons
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  • Complete the THESIS statement:     I have the best English teacher because ...
    3 reasons
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  • Complete the THESIS statement:     You should respect your friends because ...
    3 reasons
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  • Complete the THESIS statement:     Eating healthy is important because  ...
    3 reasons
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  • BONUS: Where does plastic come from?
    Petroleum / oil
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  • BONUS: Most t-shirts are made from...
    Cotton
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  • What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> Dogs are the best pets.
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  • What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> We should ban all junk food.
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  • What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->> We should abolish taxes.
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  • What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->>We don't need conservation.
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  • Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> First, the students should be in charge of their school projects because they can choose what they like.
    No
    Yes
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  • Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> The students should be in charge of their projects and, they should be allowed to choose their own topics.
    Yes
    No
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  • What is a COUNTERargument?
    A COUNTERARGUMENT is an argument against the original argument.  It's the OPPOSITE or the other opinion/position (what other people think). 
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  • Is this a THESIS statement? ->> Actions are more important than words because that's how a person can achieve their goals, accomplish their dreams and build the life they want.
    Yes
    Maybe.... ?
    God knows! Let's pray!
    No
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