Argumentative Writing Structure
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim (A.K.A. thesis statement)?
what you want to say
the beginning of an essay
a sentence in which you state your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it
a sentence that tells the topic.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The reason part of the claim statement
tells all the reasons why you believe what you do
gives a preview of your reasons
is the logical point
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
An anecdote when used to prove a point is
a funny story
an account regarded an unreliable
a short story about a real incident or person.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Credible evidence means that it
comes from a reliable, unbiased source.
persuades people
comes from important people
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When you paraphrase someone else’s ideas,
you use the exact words
you pick only the important items
you summarize what they have said in your own words
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing viewpoint
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
Facts and statistics to support ideas
Connects evidence to the claim
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.
evidence
claims
arguments
counterclaims
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1C
CCSS.L.K.1D
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