Argumentative Essay Writing

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What is the most important sentence in an essay?

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thesis sentence

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When is it acceptable to use "I" in an academic essay?

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Never

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When should you cite your sources?

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Any time you insert evidence

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What is an argumentative essay?

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A 5 paragraph essay where you give your stand on an issue and give reasons to support your opinion.

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In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?

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Introduction

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What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

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Counterclaim

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What are the three parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body (3 paragraphs), Conclusion.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader

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introduction of an essay

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the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.

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What is the grabber/hook of an essay? (Define)

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the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.