Argumentative Writing

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Objective

I can tell what I think about something and give reasons why.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does it mean to "take a stance" in argumentative writing?

2

Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

What is one thing you believe to be true about school? Give one reason and one piece of evidence to support your belief. What is one thing you believe to be true about your favorite hobby? Give one reason and one piece of evidence to support your belief.

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