English 2 Essay Identification

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between an informational essay and an argumentative essay?

• An informational essay presents facts, while an argumentative essay tries to persuade the reader.

• An informational essay uses opinions, while an argumentative essay uses only facts.

• Both essays are the same and have no differences.

• An argumentative essay is always longer than an informational essay.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between an argumentative essay and an expository essay?

• An argumentative essay explains an idea using facts, reasons, and examples, while an expository essay takes a stance and forms an opinion based on research.

• An argumentative essay takes a stance and forms an opinion based on research, while an expository essay explains an idea using facts, reasons, and examples.

• Both essay types require taking a stance and forming an opinion based on research.

• Both essay types only use facts and examples without any opinion.

Multiple Choice

What are the key components you must include when writing an argumentative essay?

• Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

• Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Conclusion

• Facts, Examples, Explanation

• Hook, Thesis Statement, Supporting Details

Match

You should have five paragraphs for the Part 2 Argument. What should they be? Match the following

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Intro with hook and claim

Reason 1 with evidence

Reason 2 with evidence

Counterclaim: argue it with evidence

Conclusion

• Intro with hook and claim

• Reason 1 with evidence

• Reason 2 with evidence

• Counterclaim: argue it with evidence

• Conclusion

Labeling

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Explain

Hook

Reason 1

Opposing claim

Evidence

Claim

opposing evidence

Multiple Select

Which clue words indicate that a prompt is argumentative? Select all that apply.

• Should / Shouldn't

• Explain the effects

• Take a position

• Describe the process

Dropdown

The ​​

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is the most important part of the essay because it states your ​

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and provides a clear focus for your argument.

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Thesis Statement: Topic + Reason 1 & 2

Example & Explain

Restate Thesis Statement

Hook

Topic Sentence 1

Categorize

Options (12)

Inform your reader about…

Explain the effects…

Describe the process…

Do you agree or disagree?

Take a position

Provide data on…

Summarize the findings of…

Outline the steps to…

What is your stance on this issue?

Argue for or against the proposal

Present your viewpoint

Defend your opinion

Students drag clue words into the correct column.

Argumentative

Informational

Multiple Choice

Should students be required to complete community service hours? Take a position and explain your reasons.

• Argumentative

• Expository

Multiple Choice

Inform the reader about the benefits of participating in community service.

• Argumentative

• Expository

Multiple Choice

Do you agree or disagree that teenagers should have part-time jobs? Support your argument.

• Argumentative

• Expository

Multiple Choice

Explain the effects of social media on teen mental health. Use facts and examples.

• Argumentative

• Expository

Multiple Choice

Take a position on whether high school students should have open campus lunch.

• Argumentative

• Expository

Multiple Choice

Provide information about the dangers of distracted driving.

• Argumentative

• Expository