Argumentative Essay Features

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Where does the thesis belong in an essay?

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The thesis belongs in the Introduction.

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What order do essays go in?

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Essays go in the order: Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion.

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What is a key quality of an argumentative essay?

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A key quality of an argumentative essay is to Persuade.

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What transitions are used to show sequence?

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Transitions used to show sequence include: first, second, third.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Where does the hook belong in an essay?

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The hook belongs in the Introduction.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main argument in an essay.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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The role of evidence is to support the claims made in the essay.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.