Argument Review

How many paragraphs are in a well-written argument essay?

• Four is the minimum number

• Six is the minimum number

• Seven is the minimum number

• Five is the minimum number

What should a well-written introductory paragraph include?

• A hook, evidence and a claim

• A claim, three reasons, and evidence

• A hook, a claim and three reasons

• A hook, two or three sentences of background, a claim, and 3 reasons

What can you use for a claim?

• A simile

• A question

• A short story or example

What is the purpose of the "claim"?

• To clearly state the writer's position on the issue

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide evidence and support

A well-written body paragraph includes how many sentences?

• At least 8 sentences

• At least 5 sentences

• At least 4 sentence

• At least 6 sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you include in a body paragraph?

• A reason, give evidence, explain the evidence

• A transition word/phrase, introduce the reason, give and cite evidence to support the reason, explain, give more evidence, explain

• A reason, introduce the reason, give and cite evidence, explain the evidence

Which best describes the counter claim?

• It shows the opposite point of view from the claim

• It gives the writer another paragraph

• It gives another reason and evidence to support the writer's claim

A counter claim paragraph includes the following

• A transition word/phrase, a reason from the other side, a rebuttal, and a piece of evidence to support the rebuttal

• A transition word/phrase, a reason from the other side, and a rebuttal. It is not necessary to use evidence in your rebuttal.

What should be included in a conclusion paragraph?

• A transition word/phrase, restate the claim and give more evidence and explanations

• A transition word/phrase, restate the claim, restate the reasons, give a call to action

• Restate the claim, restate the reasons, and give a call to action

What is a call to action?

• It gives the reader an idea of an action they can take to make a change that supports the writer's position

• It is an optional sentence, but you can include it if you need additional length in your essay.