Writing a Convincing Argument

Question 1

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Read each claim and select the statement that best describes it.I have always wanted to be a doctor. I will need to do well in school to make that happen, so it makes sense for me to begin setting goa: This is a good claim.; On one hand, setting goals can help you make progress toward something you want, but on the other hand, most of us are not exactly sure what we want.: This claim is based on emotion, not reasoning; On one hand, setting goals can help you make progress toward something you want, but on the other hand, most of us are not exactly sure what we want.: This claim does not take a position.

Question 2

✔ This is a good claim.X This claim is not responding to the prompt

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✔ This is a good claim.; Read each claim and select the statement that best describes it.I have always wanted to be a doctor. I will need to do well in school to make that happen, so it makes sense for me to begin setting goa: This is a good claim.; On one hand, setting goals can help you make progress toward something you want, but on the other hand, most of us are not exactly sure what we want.: This claim is based on emotion, not reasoning; On one hand, setting goals can help you make progress toward something you want, but on the other hand, most of us are not exactly sure what we want.: This claim does not take a position.

Question 3

This is a good claim.✔ This claim is based on emotion, not reasoning

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✔ This claim is based on emotion, not reasoning

Question 4

X This is a good claim.✔ This claim does not take a position.

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✔ This claim does not take a position.

Question 5

What does your claim do? Check all that apply.

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It takes a position.; It responds to the prompt; Is it based on reasoning.

Question 6

Make a list of what you will say to build on your claim. Include two reasons, a way to address a counterclaim, and a conclusion.

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Make a list of what you will say to build on your claim. Include two reasons, a way to address a counterclaim, and a conclusion.

Question 7

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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two reasons that support my claim; a way to address a counterclaim that opposes my claim; a conclusion that sums up my argument

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