Argumentative Writing: FSA

All of the following should be included in an introduction EXCEPT:

• thesis
• background information
• a short story
• topic of the essay

How many BODY paragraphs should an argumentative essay contain?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• 5

You can use pronouns like "I" in an argumentative essay since you're sharing your opinion on a topic.

• true
• false

A counterclaim is:

• your side of the argument
• a quote from the text
• the opposite side of your argument
• a synonym for commentary

Which body paragraph should address the counterclaim?

• body par 3
• body par 2
• body par 1
• the introduction

In an argumentative essay, how many body paragraphs SUPPORT your thesis/claim?

• 1
• 2
• 3

Which of the following does a counterclaim paragraph NOT need?

• evidence that disputes the counterclaim
• commentary that disputes the counterclaim
• a hook/grabber
• wrap-up sentence stating the writer's claim is stronger

Which transition is most suitable for starting a counterclaim paragraph?

• On the contrary,
• Similarly,
• To begin,
• Most importantly,

For an argumentative essay, your thesis is your:

• 1st sentence of the essay
• claim/side of the argument
• detail
• opinion that always starts with "I think"

What type of punctuation always goes around text evidence?

• a period
• an exclamation point
• parenthesis
• quotation marks

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D