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Argumentative Text Checklist (Correct Version)

The document outlines a checklist for writing an argumentative text consisting of six paragraphs. It details the structure of the introduction, body paragraphs (both for and against arguments), and conclusion, emphasizing the importance of a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence. Each section includes specific guidelines on how to present claims, counterclaims, and a final call to action.

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Argumentative Text Checklist (Correct Version)

The document outlines a checklist for writing an argumentative text consisting of six paragraphs. It details the structure of the introduction, body paragraphs (both for and against arguments), and conclusion, emphasizing the importance of a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence. Each section includes specific guidelines on how to present claims, counterclaims, and a final call to action.

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Argumentative Text checklist (6 paragraphs)

Argumentative text: It presents an argument on a particular (specific) issue or topic.

(introduction: 6 sentences).
❖ 1st: Hook: A catchy opening sentence to grab the reader’s attention.
❖ 2nd: Rhetorical question
❖ 3rd +4th+ 5th: Background Information: Briefly introduce the topic and provide any necessary
general information about it. (topic sentence + supporting detail)
❖ 6th: Thesis Statement: (it is the last sentence in the introduction paragraph & it constructs
the whole text by holding the main idea of the text).
It Clearly states an argument on the topic (mentions both sides of the argument: negative &
positive)

It includes 4 argumentative body paragraphs:


Claim paragraph structure (for/ positive) paragraph. (2 paragraphs)
• 1st: Point/Claim: Introduce a clear argument (1st opinion) that supports your topic.
• 2nd: Explanation: Explain why this point is important.
• 3rd+4th +5th: Evidence: Provide relevant facts, examples, or reasoning to support the claim
(point mentioned). This could include statistics, expert opinions, real-life examples or logical
reasons.
• 6th: conclusion sentence: Use one of the concluding words (last but not least/ finally/ To sum
up/ all in all) to conclude the paragraph with a sentence that defends your point.
• Use connectives to organize the paragraph.

Counter-claims (opposing Viewpoints paragraph) “against”. (2 paragraphs)


• 1st: Introduce the Opposing Argument: present one or more opposite ideas or arguments to
show that you've considered multiple viewpoints.

• 2nd: Explanation: Explain why this point is important.

• 3rd+4th+5th: Evidences: Provide relevant facts, statistics& logical reasons (examples to show
why you are against the claim).

• 6th: conclusion sentence: start with one of the concluding words to conclude the
paragraph’s main idea. (opposite idea)

Conclusion paragraph
• 1st: Restate the Thesis: Use a concluding word + Summarize your argument (4 body
paragraphs and what they talked about briefly).
• 2nd+3rd: restate your opinion using first person (either with or against) the topic + mention
why do you agree or disagree.
• 4th: Summarize Key Points: Briefly mention the main points made in the body paragraphs.
• 5th+ 6th: Final Thought/Call to Action: Leave the reader with something to think about or a
call to action (guidance steps to do something) that supports your argument.

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