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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Argumentative Essay

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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Argumentative Essay
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Argumentative Essay
Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you write your argumentative essay with its parts and features. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Terms in Argumentative Writing
 Lesson 2 – Parts and Features of Argumentative Essay

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Get familiar with terms used in argumentation/debate;
2. Identify the parts and features of argumentative essay .

Notes to the Teacher

Prior to understanding of the lesson on noting details, the student is

given a brief background about reading comprehension. The students should be
able to get familiar with this term used for plain text and innovative text.

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 What I Know

Direction: Circle the correct letter for the answer to each of the questions. Note: If
you are able to answer all the following questions correctly, then there is no need to
continue with this module.

Argumentative Essay

1.What is an argument?
a. Is an idea that supports the claim
b. Is an idea that has feelings in it.
c. Is an idea that tells a story.
d. All of the above

2. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is
more favorable?
a. The main idea of an essay.
b. Evidences for a claim
c. A sentence that gets the reader's attention.
d. All of the above

3.What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
a. Argument
b. Issue
c. Claim
d. Evidence.

4.What is a counterargument?
a. Agreeing with your opponent's claim.
b. The response to an argument.
c. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.
d. All of the above

5.What is a rebuttal?
a. The response counterargument.
b. The conclusion.
c. The return to your claim.
d. All of the above

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6.There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
a. Thesis, Lead, Hook
b. Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
c. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
d. Only A and B
7.These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
a. Claim, Argument
b. Evidence, claim and conclusion
c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
d. All of the above

8.In which paragraph is the thesis found?

a. Body
b. Introduction
c. Conclusion
d. None of the above

9.How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five

10.Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least
how many should you have in your essay?
a. Three
b. One
c. Four
d. Two

11.This are the components of an argumentative essay.

a. Introduction and Body.
b. Refutation and Conclusion
c. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
d. All of the above

12.It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay
are written?
a. Introduction
b. Refutation
c. Body
d. Conclusion

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13.What is a Conclusion?
a. This is rephrasing the thesis statement only.
b. This is rephrasing the introduction.
c. It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points and call attention.
d. None of the above

14.What is logic?
a. Reason
b. Feelings
c. Facts
d. Opinions

15. It is also called the gateway of an essay?

a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Refutation
d. Conclusion

Lesson
Argumentative Essay
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What’s In

When we hear the word “argument,” we know this as a heated conversation.

However, academically speaking, it is an attempt to persuade someone by
presenting evidence to the reader for why it is a more favorable choice regarding a
particular issue. We persuade people to agree with our claim using facts. This is
called argumentation.

In order to do that, we need to do research and find evidences to support our

claim. This kind of writing is what we call “argumentative essay.” An
argumentative essay is a written form of argumentation.

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 An argumentative essay presents evidences for a claim in order to let the
reader know why it is more favorable. It also shows why the other side of an issue
is unfavorable or less favorable. It also includes, like any other essay, an
introduction and conclusion.

An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue.

In a good argumentative essay, a writer attempts to persuade readers to
understand and support their point of view about an issue by stating their
reasoning and providing evidence to support it.

Argumentative essay writing is a common assignment for high school and

college students. Generally, argumentative essay topics are related to science,
technology, politics, and health care.

 The following are terms related to an argumentative essay.

Issue – an idea about which the opinions of people are different.

Claim – a statement by an author about an issue. A claim has a significant
amount of disagreement about it. A claim needs supporting
arguments. A claim is also called a position, stand, or point of view.
Argument – an idea that supports the claim. An argument needs supporting
evidences.
Evidence – facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.

Examples of evidences are statistics, data from studies, historical events,

habitual practices, and other facts that can support an argument.

Counterargument – an idea given by the opposing side against the

claim given in the argumentative essay.
Rebuttal – the response to the counterargument
Pro – an argument in favor of a claim or advantage regarding something
Con - an argument against a claim or disadvantage regarding something

Why is it important to learn to write an argumentative essay?

Learning how to write an argumentative essay will help you to develop

critical thinking and research skills along with developing how to rationally defend
a position. These skills will help you progress academically and occupationally.

Argumentative essays have the following elements: claim, arguments,

evidences, counterargument, rebuttal, and conclusion.

In this module, we will learn about the argumentative essay including its
elements and components.
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 What’s New

ACTIVITY 1: The Good and The Bad!

Direction: List 5 each of the PROS (advantages) and CONS (disadvantages) of the
given topic. You can work with somebody who will be your thinking buddy.
Discuss the PROS and CONS with your thinking buddy.

TOPIC: The Advantages and Disadvantages of COMPUTERS.

Example: Pros: Multipurpose use of technology.

Cons: They always needs electricity.

C
1._______
1._______
O
2._______
2._______ M
3._______
3._______
PROS P CONS
U 4._______
4._______

Identifying the pros and cons of the topic will help you choose your stand
and write your arguments. From this, you can research to support your claim and
defend it with facts. This is called “brainstorming”. With this method, you can bring
out all your ideas.

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 What is It

Elements of an Argumentative Essay

CLAIM

REBUTTAL
- it is the
position or ARGUMENT
- logical CONCLUSION
assertion in
arguments for
relation to an -statements that COUNTER
rejecting the - the conclusion
issue. A claim support the claim ARGUMENT
argument restates the claim,
EVIDENCE
cannot be used
summarizes
- an opposing
to support an
- the facts or arguments, restates
argument or assertion
argument
reasons that the counterclaim and
because it is a
support the rebuttal and makes
claim that must
arguments. any recommendation
be defended.

Example:
ISSUE: Should people be encouraged to travel by bicycle rather than by car?

CLAIM: People should be encouraged to travel by bicycle rather than by car.

ARGUMENT: Maintaining a bicycle is less expensive than a car.

EVIDENCE: 1. The parts of a bicycle are much cheaper than the

parts of a car.
2. Fixing a car may require the services of a mechanic who would charge an
expensive amount for labor. On the other hand, many bicycles can be fixed by the
owners themselves.
3. Cars require expensive yearly registration.

COUNTERARGUMENT: Some say that riding a bicycle would

increase travel time and decrease productivity.

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 REBUTTAL: Traveling by bicycle would actually mean avoiding rush
hour Traffic jams.

CONCLUSION: So, we encourage people to travel by bicycle rather than by

car to avoid traffic jams during rush hours to keep and it does not make people
from being late to their appointments.

NOTE: Evidence can be FACTS, STATISTICS, and EXAMPLES

After knowing the elements of an argumentative essay, we also need to

learn the components of an argumentative essay.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 2: PROVE IT!

Direction: Read the example Argumentative Essay provided and provide what is being
asked. Place your answers on the space provided.

As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are
converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be
shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader
subscription.

Proponents of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money
because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more
people to read because they won’t have to travel to a library to get a book; they can
simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are. They could
also access more materials because libraries won’t have to buy physical copies of
books; they can simply rent out as many digital copies as they need.

However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital
books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print
resources. A study done on tablet vs book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on
tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared
to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen
has been shown to cause numerous health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness,
dry eyes, headaches, and eye strain, at much higher instances than reading print does.
People who use tablets and mobile devices excessively also have a higher incidence of more
serious health issues such as fibromyalgia, shoulder and back pain, carpal tunnel
syndrome, and muscle strain. I know that whenever I read from my
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e-reader for too long, my eyes begin to feel tired and my neck hurts. We should not add
to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at
screens.

Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries

offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only
available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as
a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding
classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping
the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted
community events such as play times for toddlers and parents, job fairs for teenagers,
and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more
connected to their community. Similarly, a Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that
nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a
major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others
and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can’t offer nearly as well or as easily.

While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would
encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the myriad
issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that
people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the
community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
SOURCE: https://blog.prepscholar.com/argumentative-essay-examples

1. What is your Analysis on the given essay? -

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________

2. What this essay does well? Give at least 3 reasons.

3. How can this essay be improved? Provide your best answer.

ACTIVITY 3:

Direction: Identify whether the sentence provided is a CLAIM or a STATEMENT.

Write your answer on the space provided.

1. The first two novels of The Hunger Games trilogy have become New York Times
bestsellers, while the third novel, Mockingjay, upon its release ranked #1 on all US
bestseller list.
Answer: _______________________________________________________

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2. The lead character in Cinderella is a young girl living in miserable circumstances
that abruptly became extraordinary after a night at a ball.
Answer: _______________________________________________________

3. The Hunger Games trilogy has more well-developed characters than the Harry Potter
series.
Answer: __________________________________________________________________

4. If Cinderella’s fairy godmother had not arrived to help her get ready for the ball, she
never would have married her Prince Charming.
Answer: __________________________________________________________________

5. The San Francisco Giants baseball team achieved the dynasty status when they
secured the World Series in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
Answer: __________________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 4: WHO IS CLAIM?

Direction: Look for the claim in the paragraph. Encircle the claim, box the points
to support the claim.

Example: The COVID-19 Virus spread all over the world. The new virus
affected the economy of every country.

1. Advertisers target young people when marketing cigarettes, alcohol, and adult
movies. This makes most of the young adult are addicted to vices.
2. As of May 29, 2014 desalinated water already costs about $2,000 an acre foot -
roughly the amount of water a family of five uses in a year. The cost is about double that of
water obtained from building a new reservoir or recycling wastewater, making water an
expensive necessity for the people.
3. Computer shops makes a lot of money from kids when they play computer
games, watch YouTube and even use social media. Regardless of how much they earn,
kids become addicted to playing computer games and watching videos in YouTube.
4. Selling too much unhealthy foods make kids and adults sick. Junk food
manufacturers are poisoning people with their preservatives, additives and artificial
flavorings.

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5. Video games makes kids violent. Counter Strike, PUBG, GTA5 are games that
are war games.

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 5: Match the Evidence

Direction: Match the claim to the evidence in the boxes. Color the claim and its
corresponding evidence 1 color. Each pair should have different colors to
differentiate each claim and evidence. An example was done for you. Please explain
why some items are in boldface. Otherwise,

Wild animals should be High-fructose corn Kids who are 12 and

protected syrup should be banned over should be allowed
to vote for the
president.

Doctors agree that it is The president and the Some studies have shown
okay to eat sweets in president’s decisions that certain types of
moderation, as long as affect everyone-including games can help kids
you have balanced and kids. learn problem-solving
healthy diet over all. skills.

Video games help kids We should be allowed to Not all Junk food is bad
learn choose what we want to
learn in school

It is proven that diversity Studies show us that if We will be more

in wildlife help maintain we consume too much interested and involved in
a healthy ecosystem. unhealthy food, it can school if we get to make
cause health problems, our own choices
like obesity and diabetes.

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 Lesson
Components Of
2 Argumentative Essay

What’s In

Components of an Argumentative Essay

INTRODUCTION
REFUTATION
- background of the
CONCLUSION
subject/topic or - counterclaim
thesis. BODY and rebuttal
- summarize key
points
- present your
position with
supported
evidence

INTRODUCTION – it is an introductory paragraph; it is in the start of the essay.

- this is called the “gateway” of an essay.
- it is because it attracts the attention of readers to the essay and gives
the readers background information about the topic.
- it also introduces the thesis statement of the essay, which is the
heart of an essay, and tells what to be discussed in the body paragraphs.
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 Example:
Why should we ditch our fancy, high priced, gas guzzling sports car
and pick up a low tech bicycle? Well, we should all choose to take the old
fashion route because there are money benefits to riding a bike round town.
Although it may be more work, a bicycle’s benefits will outweigh a car’s
dangerous fumes any day. People should be encouraged to commute by
bicycle rather than by car.

BODY – it is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the
essay are written.
- it is where the arguments are written to support the statements.

Example:
(1st Argument) Financial commuting costs for a bicycle are considerably
less than for a car. A brand new car costs a million pesos and it uses expensive
fuel to let it run and move, while a bicycle will only cost more than one thousand
pesos but does not need any fuel, and it uses body energy to pedal and move.

REFUTATION/COUNTERARGUMENT – it is the argument to refute earlier

arguments and give weight to the actual position.

Example:
(Counterargument) Some say that riding a bike would increase
commuting time and decrease productivity.

(Rebuttal) Commuting by bicycle would mean avoiding rush hour traffic

jams and helping the be early or on time to an appointment.

CONCLUSION – it is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points, call attention,

or just having the concluding remarks. It even has some recommendations.

Example:
We should choose riding a bicycle. This will not only be less expensive
and fuel-free but it gives us a healthy body. Finally, it brings us to
destination on time or even earlier avoiding traffic jams.

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 What’s New

ACTIVITY 5: To Claim or not to Claim: That is the question?

Going back to your activity 1, you were able to list all the pros and cons of
computers. Now them here in constructing your claim and giving evidences to
support your stand about computers.

Fill the table below to build your outline for your argument.

Issue: Are we too dependent on computers?

CLAIM

*What do you believe?

Arguments

*Give statements that support your claim

EVIDENCE

*For each evidence, give facts, statistics,

or concrete examples that support the
argument.

COUNTER-ARGUMENT

*What might someone say if they

disagreed with you?

REBUTTAL

*What would you say to the person who

disagreed with you to change their mind?

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 What’s More

Activity 6: Argument Writing: Parts of an Argumentative

Essay

When you write an argumentative essay, you are trying to convince your
reader that your opinion is correct. A strong argumentation has six key parts.

A statement of opinion. This is the thesis of your argumentation.

Claim
A claim requires arguments.

An idea that supports the claim. An argument needs supporting

Argument evidences.

Evidence Proof or facts that support your each of your arguments.

Counter- An argument that your reader would make if they disagreed with
Argument your claim.

Rebuttal Your response to the counter-argument.

Conclusion A convincing restatement of the original claim.

Direction: Underline each part of the following argumentation using the colors
listed above.
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are
loyal. I have heard of a dog who did not leave its master even when the master died.
According to scientists, dogs have evolved to be loyal to humans. They also help
deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become afraid. Dogs growl
at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because they
are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a
person’s health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
and they help prevent allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think
that I am not responsible enough to have a pet dog. But, I have demonstrated
responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my homework every
afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Natalie

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 What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 7: ARGUE WITH ME!

Direction: Read the sentences and identify if they are a claim or a statement.
Encircle the correct answer.
1. All mammals are warm-blooded. [ Statement , Claim ]
2. Whales are mammals. [ Statement , Claim ]
3. The Harry Potter Novel is the number 1 best-selling book of all time. [ Statement
, Claim ]
4. Not all dogs belong to the canine family. [ Statement , Claim ]
5. Wolves are canine. [ Statement , Claim ]
6. The universe was created with a Big Bang. [ Statement , Claim ]
7. Paper is made from trees. [ Statement , Claim ]
8. Water plants can filter pollution. [ Statement , Claim ]
9. China is the best country in the world. [ Statement , Claim ]
10. Some plants can be watered once a week. [ Statement , Claim ]

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 8: WHAT AM I?
Direction: Read the claim, evidence and conclusion. Identify the conclusion if it is
a STATEMENT or a CLAIM.

1. All doctors are health workers. All nurses are health

workers. Therefore, all doctors are nurses.
1. ____________ 2. Nurses are angels. Doctors are angels. Therefore,
doctors are nurses.

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 3. People need water. Animals need water.
Therefore, people and animals need water.
3. ____________ 4. Plants are food. Spinach is a food Therefore, all plants
are food.
5. Peanut is a nut.
4. ____________ Cashew is a nut.
Therefore, coconut is a nut.

5. ____________

Assessment

1.What is an argument?
a. Is an idea that supports the claim
b. Is an idea that has feelings in it.
c. Is an idea that tells a story.
d. All of the above

2. What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is
more favorable?
a. The main idea of an essay.
b. Evidences for a claim
c. A sentence that gets the reader's attention.
d. All of the above

3.What do you call an idea which the opinions of people are different?
a. Argument
b. Issue
c. Claim
d. Evidence.

4.What is a counterargument?
a. Agreeing with your opponent's claim.
b. The response to an argument.
c. An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.
d. All of the above

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5.What is a rebuttal?
a. The response counterargument.
b. The conclusion.
c. The return to your claim.
d. All of the above

6.There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
a. Thesis, Lead, Hook
b. Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
c. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
d. Only A and B

7.These are the elements of an argumentative essay.

a. Claim, Argument
b. Evidence, claim and conclusion
c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
d. All of the above

8.In which paragraph is the thesis found?

a. Body
b. Introduction
c. Conclusion.
d. None of the above

9. How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five

10.Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least
how many should you have in your essay?
a. Three
b. One
c. Four
d. Two

11.This are the components of an argumentative essay.

a. Introduction and Body.
b. Refutation and Conclusion
c. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
d. All of the above

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12.It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay
are written?
a. Introduction
b. Refutation
c. Body
d. Conclusion

13.What is a Conclusion?
a. This is rephrasing the thesis statement only.
b. This is rephrasing the introduction.
c. It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points and call attention.
d. None of the above

14.What is logic?
a. Reason
b. Feelings
c. Facts
d. Opinions

15. It is also called the gateway of an essay?

a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Refutation
d. Conclusion

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 Additional Activity

ACTIVITY 9: FIX ME PLEASE!

Direction: Put the notes below into the outline to complete the argumentative
essay outline.

not wearing your proper gears and

Don’t have enough self-discipline not looking your surrounding can
result in serious accidents

don’t think about the possible

inexperienced
consequences of their actions

Limbs and bones are broken Life-destroying

Checking the surroundings for Have you ever notice someone in

your safety is much more front of you while you are riding
important than just playing your bike?

I encourage everyone to always be

Irresponsible safe and wear the proper gears
when riding a bike

In a world of many possible Care Reynolds was 16 when he

danger, not being careful and not broke his legs without wearing his
following proper guidelines is a proper biking gears
bigger problem than in the past.

There should be more education

about the safety protocols

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 Argumentative Essay Outline

Topic : Riding Bicycles instead of cars.

1. Introduction

A. Hook: _____________________________________________________

B.Thesis: ____________________________________________________

C. Summary of arguments: ______________________________________

2.Argument 1: ________________________________________________

A. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

B. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

3. Argument 2: ________________________________________________

A. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

B. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

4. Argument 3: ________________________________________________

A. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

B. Supporting evidence: _________________________________________

5. Counterargument: ___________________________________________

6. Rebuttal: __________________________________________________

7.Conclusion: _________________________________________________

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 Answer Key

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 make kids .violent
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poisoning .people
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computer games
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