Argumentative Essay Review

All of the following are examples of effective transitional phrases EXCEPT

• On the other hand
• Although I believe this to be true
• Consequently
• On the contrary

What is the first task(s) you should complete when you receive a prompt?

• Skim the article
• Read & write the essay 
• Read & highlight

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What should you NOT highlight in the article included with the prompt?

• incorrect information

• important details

• valid points/facts

• any other important information and examples

Contractions (don't, can't, doesn't) establish a formal tone.

• False
• True

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Words like "things," "stuff," and "bad" are very precise.

• true
• false

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a claim?

• The counterargument

• Your views on a topic. Can be argued against.

• The main idea of an essay

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts

• A claim that tells a story

• A claim that has feelings in it

What is a counterclaim?

• The rebuttal

• The ending of an essay

• acknowledging your opponent's claim. Opposite of your view.

A claim should always have

• reasons

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

the person/people you are trying to convince

• audience
• opinion
• fact
• reason

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D