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English: production of writing

Revising argumentative essays: claims, evidence and counterclaims

English: production of writing · Lesson 3 of 3

Lesson 3 of 3

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Unit 1

English: production of writing

3 lessons · 5 h 10 min of study

Topic development: purpose, relevance and focus1 h 50 min of study
Organization, unity and cohesion1 h 50 min of study
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Lesson 3 of 3 · English: production of writing

Revising argumentative essays: claims, evidence and counterclaims

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Identify the central claim of an argumentative essay and choose revisions that state it precisely and appropriately qualified
Select the evidence (data, example, expert statement) that most directly supports a given claim
Recognize, introduce and place counterclaims and rebuttals so that the argument stays logical and fair

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Evaluate whether added reasoning strengthens, weakens or is irrelevant to the argument

Choose conclusions that follow from the evidence without overstating it

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