Features of an Argumentative Essay

Where does the thesis belong in an essay?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• First Body Paragraph

• Summary

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Where does the hook belong in an essay?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Prewriting

• Third body paragraph

The purpose of a thesis statement is to:

• Outline the main topic of the essay

• Set the scene

• State the writer's view

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

The function of transitions signals is to:

• Create links between your ideas

• Add cohesion and fluency to your writing

• Both of the above

In an argumentative essay, a statement of what side the author is on is called the _____.

• evidence
• position
• reason
• counter

It is a quality of argumentative essay

• Narrate
• Describe
• Inform
• Persuade

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

In this type of essay you:

• Present vague ideas
• Present opinions and informed arguments
• Present just one´s poin of view
• You just highly known theories

What is the first sentence of your essay called?

• Topic Sentence

• Hook

• Thought

A sentence that is copied from the text is called a ___________.

• paraphrase

• quote

• thought

A sentence from the article written in your own words is called a __________________.

• quote

• parpahrase

• thought

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2