Argumentative Writing

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Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention? Options: a quotation, a question for the reader to ask themself, a strong fact or statistic, all of the above.

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All of the above

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What type of word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph to help your essay move from one reason to another more smoothly?

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transition

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The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to the reasons in your ______________. Options: hook, conclusion, transition, thesis

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thesis

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How should your conclusion paragraph end?

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With a final sentence or thought to leave with your reader thinking about your claim

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First, another, then, next are examples of

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transition words

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We write argumentative pieces to...

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persuade the reader to join our view on an issue

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How might a writer get information for writing an argumentative essay?

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All of the above: interview experts on the topic, do research, use their background knowledge, use the given passage.

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What would you not find in an argumentative piece?

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fictional details or characters

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In any type of writing, you begin with a...

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introduction

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in your argumentative writing?

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to summarize what you discussed in your essay