claim  - the writer’s position, the statement that the writer is trying to prove, argument - an idea supported by reasons or evidence, reasons - main points that are based in research and justify the claim, evidence - facts, data, and research that support the reasons and claim, START - a sentence with the Source, Title, Author,Right verb, and Topic is called a ___ sentence , body - a __ paragraph that provides evidence and reasons in more detail, conventions - grammar, spelling and formatting , justify - to prove or show something to be just, right, or reasonable, counterclaim - recognizes the opposing stance or position, relevant - connected to a subject , rebuttal - a statement that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim, rubric - grading system for writing , five - the number of paragraphs in an argument essay, cite - to quote directly from an article , elaborate - to explain in your own words why your citation is relevant, transition - words that help to link your information together smoothly ,

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