Argumentative Essays

Argumentative Essays

Poll

An argumentative essay should have...

• Mostly opinion and few facts

• Mostly facts and few opinions

• Opinion that is proven with facts

• Only facts and no opinion

When creating an argumentative essay, it's important to

• Choose a topic

• Choose a side to argue

• Stick to that side throughout your essay

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of a thesis statement?

• It states a clear, arguable claim

• It includes the writers opinion and how they plan to prove it

• It comes at the beginning of the introductory paragraph

• It comes at the end of the introductory paragraph

Multiple Select

What do transitions help us do in an argumentative essay?

• Move from one idea to another

• Connect ideas

• Show agreement or contrast

• All of these!