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 1.  The  thesis  of  this  article  is  (rewrite  below):            2.  In  the  thesis  sentence  you  just  wrote,  circle  the  claim  and  underline  the  reasons  listed  in  the  thesis.  (Refer  to  your  notes  on  argument  for  a  refresher  on  these  terms  if  needed.)      3.  If  I  had  to  summarize  each  paragraph  using  only  ONE  word,  it  would  be:    

a.  The  TOPIC  of  BODY  paragraph  1  is:  _______________________    

b.  The  TOPIC  of  BODY  paragraph  2  is:  _______________________    

c.  The  TOPIC  of  BODY  paragraph  3  is:  _______________________    4.  What  type  of  evidence  is  used  to  support  the  reasons?  List  at  least  three  examples:              5.  Create  a  chart  on  the  back  of  this  paper  with  strengths  and  weaknesses  of  this  artgument.  What  did  you  agree  with?  What  do  you  think  was  a  weak  point?  Were  there  any  points  you  think  the  writer  should  have  ALSO  addressed  but  left  out?  Explain  on  the  back:  

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1.Whatistheauthor’sclaim?Whatargumentishemaking?

2.Whatarehisreasonsforthisclaim?

3.Whatevidencedoestheauthorusetosupport?

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