Which of these is a correctly written thesis statement? Fresno is a city in California. Some people find Hot Cheetos spicy. Graffiti brings cities together. Hot Cheetos taste better than Takis because they are less spicy.

Graffiti brings cities together.

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

To get your reader interested in your essay.

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

Transition/Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

What is the structure of body paragraph #1?

Transition/Topic Sentence (claim #1), evidence (2), explanation, concluding sentence

Which piece of evidence is cited correctly?

In the text it states, "since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution."

What is the purpose of an explanation?

To show how your evidence supports your claim.

What is the structure of the counterclaim paragraph?

Transition/Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

"Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school.

Identify the statement that is not a reason for school uniforms being the better choice: School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons. First, wearing school uniforms would help make students’ lives simpler. Second, school uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and as individuals. Finally, school uniforms would help make all students feel equal.

School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.

Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal? School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons. Uniforms would not only save time but also would eliminate the stress often associated with this chore. However, as stated previously, school is a place to learn, not flaunt wealth and fashion. In conclusion, there are many well documented benefits of implementing mandatory school uniforms for students.

However, as stated previously, school is a place to learn, not flaunt wealth and fashion.

a statement used to support or prove the thesis

What is true of the introductory paragraph?

All of these: has the thesis statement, introduces the big idea of the essay, starts with a hook.

What order do essays go in?

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Counterargument, Conclusion

What is direct evidence?

quotations straight from a source

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?

Body Paragraphs and Counterargument

Main reasons that support your thesis

What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argumentative essay?

To support the thesis and persuade the reader

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction? Options: Hook, Claims, Thesis, Evidence

Back

Evidence

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

Back

Body Paragraphs

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which two paragraphs in your essay should look similar?

Back

Introduction and Conclusion

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which one of these transitions would you use in a body paragraph? In conclusion, , Next, , In my opinion,

Back

Next,

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which one of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence? In conclusion, , In my opinion, , According to the text, , In other words,

Back

According to the text,

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rhetorical question?

Back

Question asked not to get an answer, but to get the audience thinking

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