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Persuasive Essay - the Process.pdfGLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR OPINION WRITING
Persuasive essay – an essay that states a strong claim, supported by reasons, and backed up by evidence. Its purpose is to convince another person or group to agree with a claim on an issue.
Opinion – a judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Fact – information that is certain and can be proven.
Claim – an opinion supported by reasons and/or evidence.
Reasons – support claim
Evidence – details, facts, reasons, statistics, research, and personal stories that directly relate to and support reasons and back up claim.
Sources – websites, informational texts, reports, and articles developed by experts.
Opinion vs. Claim
An opinion is a judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. A claim is an opinion supported by reasons and/or evidence.
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Cell Phones in School?
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Teacher Sample: Whole class write
Teacher Sample: Whole class write
4th_Grade_Essay_Teacher_Sample.pdfStudent Samples (Persuassive Essays)
Student Samples (Persuassive Essays)
4th_Grade_Essays_Student_Samples (2).pdf
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