Argumentative Writing

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Claim

Your point to prove in an argument.

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Reasons

Logical information that supports you claim.

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Prove

Providing evidence to make someone believe you.

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Convince

Persuade someone to agree with you.

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Textual evidence

Facts that support your reasons and prove that your claim is correct.

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Counterclaim

Acknowledging the other side of the argument.

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Refutation

Proving the counterclaim wrong.

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5 paragraphs

How many paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?

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2 body paragraphs

How many body paragraphs explain your reasons?

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1 body paragraph

How many body paragraphs address the counterclaim?

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Last sentence of the introduction

Where does your claim or thesis statement belong in the essay?