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page 9 of 10 Writing an Argument Reflect Review Today, you will review all the topics that you’ve learned in this unit. Read through the list of topics from this unit. Make sure that you feel confident about each of them before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you forget or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now. introducing and developing claims in an argument organizing reasons and evidence logically when writing an argument finding credible sources to support claims in an argument supporting claims with clear, logical reasons and relevant evidence in an argument understanding and showing the relationship between claims, ideas, and evidence when writing an argument acknowledging and responding to alternate or opposing claims in an argument creating cohesion in an argument using words, phrases, and clauses writing a conclusion that follows from the ideas in a written argument and supports it Reflect Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least 3 sentences. Use the following sentence starters as a guide. One topic I enjoy arguing about is... A difficulty I have with writing arguments is... When I need to write an argument, the first thing I do is... I like to find and acknowledge claims that oppose my claims because... I find it challenging to find credible sources for arguments because... The easiest way for me to organize my reasons and evidence is by... I create cohesion in my arguments by... One thing I still don’t understand about writing an argument is... I think the best way to write a conclusion to an argument is to...

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One topic I enjoy arguing about is climate change and its impact on future generations. A difficulty I have with writing arguments is ensuring that I thoroughly acknowledge opposing claims, as I want to present a balanced perspective. When I need to write an argument, the first thing I do is outline my main claim and the supporting points I want to make. I like to find and acknowledge claims that oppose my claims because it strengthens my argument and shows I've considered different viewpoints. I find it challenging to find credible sources for arguments because there is so much misinformation available online. The easiest way for me to organize my reasons and evidence is by creating a structured outline that includes each claim, supporting evidence, and a counterargument. I create cohesion in my arguments by using transition words and phrases that connect my ideas smoothly. One thing I still don’t understand about writing an argument is how to incorporate emotional appeals without compromising the logic of my reasoning. I think the best way to write a conclusion to an argument is to restate my main points and leave the reader with a compelling thought or call to action.