Argument Essay

Argument Writing Practice

Poll

Have you wrote an argumentative essay before?

• Yes

• No

What is an this type of essay?

​Lots!!

There are normally 5 paragraphs:

• An introduction

• 3 body paragraphs

• A conclusion

Draw

Brain Break! Draw a smily face!

Multiple Choice

How many paragraphs are typically in an argument essay?

• 1-2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

What is the first paragraph called?

• Hook

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Introduction

​Hook, Bridge/Background, Thesis Statement

The hook "hooks" or grabs your reader making you want to read more. The bridge/ background "bridges" or transitions into your thesis statement. Your thesis statement/sentence tells what the whole paragraph will be about.

Sea technology had a bigger impact in this time period because _ and _

This is an example topic sentence. There are words from the topic. Think "R" in R.A.C.E. There are also 2 main points ( The _ ). This essay would be 4 paragraphs long because there are 2 main points. The thesis statement leads the whole essay!

Hint: A thesis statement can also be known as a claim statement!

Multiple Choice

This is how you grab your reader’s attention.

• Claim / Thesis

• Warrant

• Hook

• Counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Another word for "claim"

• Hook

• Audience

• Warrant

• Thesis

Multiple Choice

One sentence found in the first paragraph as well as in the last paragraph that makes it clear to the reader what stand you are taking.

• Warrant

• Rebuttal

• Transitions

• Claim / Thesis

Multiple Choice

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• rebuttal

Multiple Choice

Where does your thesis/claim go?

• In the first body paragraph

• In the counterclaim

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the conclusion

Body Paragraph

​Main Point, Evidence, Elaboration

The main point/ topic sentence tells what the body paragraph will be about. The evidence is quotes from the texts given that proves your claim. The elaboration is you telling why the evidence proves your claim. DO NOT restate your evidence or say "this shows".

Sea technology had a bigger impact in this time period because _ and _

Let's put some letters in! So now we have, Sea technology had a bigger impact in this time period because reason a and because reason b. Okay! So now lets turn it into a main point for the body paragraph. Your fist main point would be:

Remember this?

Sea technology had a bigger impact in this time period because reason a.

See! Easy peasy!

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a body paragraph?

• introduce your position/claim

• convince reader that the evidence is real

• provide evidence and analysis to support your thesis

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What does a body paragraph include?

• topic sentence, example, and elaboration/explanation

• hook, bridge, thesis

• topic sentence, thesis and summary

• hook, evidence, and reasoning

Multiple Choice

What comes after your quoted evidence?

• more evidence

• conclusion

• elaboration

• topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of these examples is the best evidence to support the claim?

• “A 2018 research study by Dr. Henrich Ridler at Stanford University focusing on student stress levels measured before and after going on a one-hour outdoor hike found that 87 out of 100 students reported decreased levels of stress on three main indicators: blood pressure, heart rate and temperature” (Banner 7).

• “Phillip Beaumont, a professional hiker who has summited Mt. Everest 3 times in his fifteen years of hiking, states “Reducing anxiety was one of the main reasons I got into hiking. Before, I was a nervous wreck. When I started hiking, my whole outlook changed. I felt more at peace” (Winkler 19).

• “I hiked the Stanislaus Ridge trail for years. Sitting on the tailgate of my truck after my hike, I noticed the same relaxed smile and gait of each person as they stepped off the trail and walked to their cars. Any stress they had entered with, they were leaving it behind and returning to the world anew” (“Observations of Tranquility in the Wilderness”).

Draw

Brain Break! Draw an animal and we will try to guess what it is!

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Conclusion

Restate, Recall, Reflect

Restate your claim. Recall what you want readers to know. Reflect with a call to action.

Example Conclusion

To sum it up, humans should make a home in would benefit humans on earth and making a home in space would make new homelands. Imagen you are living cramped together with no room to take a walk and you can’t go to parks because the air quality got so bad. Now,

imagen living on a planet with parks, restaurants, and even amusement parks, with plenty of room. The second option sounds much better. What a triumph it would be to benefit earth and have room for humans at the same time. Let’s start colonizing space.

Multiple Select

What should the concluding (last paragraph) include?

(Choose 3)

• A final sentence that leaves readers with a strong final impression.

• New information

• A transition (Example: In summary, ...)

• The main points of the essay, without going into detail and repeating what the readers just read.

Multiple Choice

In which paragraph do you point to the future?

• Intro Paragraph

• Body Paragraph 1

• Body Paragraph 2

• Conclusion Paragraph

Draw

Brain Break! Draw a fish!

What did you learn?

Some of this stuff you may not know, don't worry you'll learn it fast!

Multiple Choice

The opposite of your claim / argument

• Rebuttal

• Warrant

• Refutation

• Counterclaim

Multiple Choice

In an argument essay, can you say "I think / I believe / In my opinion" ?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only on Wednesdays

Multiple Choice

Which source would be the most credible?

• A quote from Wikipedia

• An article from a news journal

• A statement from your neighbor

• A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence a strong claim or a weak claim:

"Bottle bills are outdated and send the wrong message."

• strong claim

• weak claim

Multiple Choice

Do use "I believe" or "I think" when writing an argumentative essay.

• True

• False

Poll

Did you lean something?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• No, but I had fun!

Poll

Do you feel prepared for the essay part of the test?

• Yes!

• No

Good Work! You finished!