In an argumentative essay, where should the writer’s claim first be stated? in a thesis statement in the introduction
in the first sentence of the first body paragraph
in the first sentence of the second body paragraph
in the summary in the conclusion

In a thesis statement in the introduction.

Explanation:

When writing a argumentative essay the claim should be first stated in the thesis statement . Because the boys paragraphs help support the claim then you have to restate the claim in the summary in the conclusion.

salt is a type of solid, which means that it will when placed in water.

  a.  

soluble, float

  b.  

soluble, dissolve

  c.  

insoluble, settle

  d.  

insoluble, dissolve

native americans

american indians have appeared on many u.s. coins including the buffalo nickel

benjamin franklin learned a lot about democracy by observing the iroquois indian

the term "indian" originated with christopher columbus. he thought that he had reached the east indies when he landed in america and therefore named the inhabitants indians.

camping

camping can relieve stress and depression

your campfire may be a hazard

long-term campsites include permanent and semi-permanent setups and can lead to closer relationships with neighboring campers

buffalo

buffalo are herbivores and feed on about 60 pounds of plant material and grasses a day.

buffalo are considered to be an adult when they reach 3 years old.

buffalo’s tail can be almost three feet long, and they use it to swap at pesky bugs.