Argumentative Essay

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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to persuade or convince the reader

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How many paragraphs should you have in your argumentative essay?

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at least 4

Front

What should your claim include?

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your opinion

Front

What is the first sentence of your introduction called?

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Hook

Front

What is the information called that is between your Hook and Claim?

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Bridge or Background Info

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Your claim can also be called a ________ statement.

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thesis

Front

What should your body paragraphs NOT include? Options: Topic Sentence, Examples, Elaboration, Text Evidence, Hook

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Hook

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True or False: You need to cite evidence from both passages in your essay.

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True

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True/False: Do not use transition words in your essay.

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False

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What should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

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Reason 1 & 2 restated