Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

9th - 12th Grade

11 Qs

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Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
W.9-10.1, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.6

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a thesis statement? 

To present a broad topic
To present the writer's opinion about a topic
To make an announcement about something
To introduce a statement of fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: When responding to a prompt it is important to pick a side and stay on topic. 

True 
False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When constructing a convincing argument you should...

Only focus on one side of the issue 
Address the counter argument 
Use a very aggressive tone 
Ignore all of the evidence and just state your opinion. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is wrong with this thesis statement: Living in an apartment has many advantages. 

It is an announcement
It is a statement of fact
It is too broad
There is nothing wrong with it

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: A thesis statement should express what you believe and why you believe it.

True
False

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is wrong with this thesis: In this paper my argument will be about school uniforms. 

It is an announcement 
It is argumentative 
There is nothing wrong with it
It is too creative

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your thesis statement needs three things: Identification, claim, and 

broad claim 
reasons 
factual statement
an announcement

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

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