Argumentative Essay Writing Terms

Argumentative Essay Writing Terms

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.2, RL.11-12.4, RI. 9-10.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Introduction of an essay:

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First paragraph; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Grabber/hook of an essay?

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Back

First sentence; grabs attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or quote.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Focus statement of an essay:

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Back

The topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written as a statement.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thesis statement of an essay:

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Back

Your position on the topic; the point you want to make; must be a statement.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thesis support of an essay?

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Back

A brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in planning; becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Topic sentence of an essay:

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Back

Thesis support in sentence form; first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the focus of a body paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Body paragraph of an essay?

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Back

Supports the thesis; includes a topic sentence and details/examples.

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