Argument Writing

Front

Your opinion or argument is a(n)

Back

claim

Front

Begin your argumentative essay with something dramatic to grab attention.

Back

A hook

Front

The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.

Back

Claim

Front

What to include in a summary?

Back

General background information about the topic.

Front

Order of paragraphs in an essay:

Back

introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

Front

Thesis statement location?

Back

Last sentence of the introduction.

Front

Three items in a thesis statement:

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claim, reason 1, reason 2

Front

Avoid in thesis:

Back

Using "I", "me", or "my".

Front

Introductory paragraphs don't need background info.

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false

Front

A hook should ALWAYS be an interesting quote.

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false