10/21 ELA 6A Persuasive Writing / Body Paragraphs

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of an argumentative essay?

• A main claim or argument

• A 3rd person point of view

• Research

• A personal anecdote

Open Ended

What are the first steps you should take in preparing to write a persuasive essay?

Open Ended

Why is it important to consider your audience when writing a persuasive essay?

Open Ended

What is the purpose of an outline?

Multiple Select

Which of the following should be included in every body paragraph?

• Supporting evidence from sources

• A wrap-up sentence

• A topic sentence

• A rhetorical question

Multiple Select

Which of the following introductory phrases can be used to introduce evidence in a body paragraph?

• According to [insert name here]…

• In conclusion…

• As stated in [insert text name here]…

• Firstly, let me say…

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to explain how your evidence supports your reason or claim in an essay?

• It makes your writing longer.

• It helps the reader understand your argument.

• It allows you to avoid using evidence.

• It makes your essay more entertaining.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: A counterclaim paragraph should describe and then ___ the key points of the opposing view.

• agree with

• refute

Multiple Select

What are two key recommendations for writing body paragraphs in a persuasive essay?

• Cover a separate point in each paragraph.

• Use strong evidence such as facts and statistics.

• Avoid using quotes from experts.

• Assume the audience already knows the issue.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the I.C.E. method for citing sources?

• Introduce your quotation

• Cite your quotation

• Explain your quotation

• Summarize your quotation