Supporting Paragraphs Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential elements of a strong supporting paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• Topic Sentence

• Evidence & Analysis

• Linking Back

• Summary Statement

Open Ended

Why is it important for each paragraph in an argumentative essay to contribute to the overall thesis?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• It summarizes the entire essay.

• It introduces the paragraph’s main idea and relates to thesis.

• It provides evidence to support the claim.

• It concludes the paragraph.

Open Ended

Explain how using quotes and facts can strengthen an argumentative paragraph. Provide an example from the lesson.

Multiple Select

Which steps are involved in embedding a quote in an argumentative essay? Select all that apply.

• Choose the evidence

• Paraphrase for context

• Insert the in-text citation

• Draw a diagram

Open Ended

How does the example paragraph demonstrate the integration of topic sentence, evidence, and concluding sentence to support the thesis?

Open Ended

How can linking back at the end of a paragraph strengthen your argumentative essay?

Multiple Choice

What are the three essential elements of a strong supporting paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• Topic Sentence, Evidence & Analysis, Linking Back

• Introduction, Conclusion, References

• Main Idea, Supporting Details, Summary

• Thesis Statement, Counterargument, Transition