What is true of the introductory paragraph?

introduces the big idea of the essay

What order do essays go in?

Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion

Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph

Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Body Paragraph

Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph

What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?

Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation

Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence

Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence

What is a counterclaim ?

The writer's position that they are trying to prove

Facts and statistics to support ideas

a question, a bold statement, or a quote to get the readers attention

a sentence at the end of the essay

a question you make the character ask

Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language?

Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills.

You will learn another language.

There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school.

Which of these is a well-written counter-claim to the claim that students should be required to take a Foreign Language?

Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English.

Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new langauge.

Learning a new language doesn't help students.

There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from outside the U.S.

Facts and statistics to support ideas

The writer's position that they are trying to prove

Facts and statistics to support ideas

If your claim is, "Students should wear school uniforms," your counteragument would be...

Students should not wear school uniforms.

Some students should wear school uniforms.

I don't like school uniforms because they are ugly.

School uniforms would be a good idea.

Select the strongest claim .

A hedgehog is a good pet that everyone should own!

A hedgehog is a good pet because it is small and cute.

A hedgehog is a good pet because it doesn't cost very much.

Select the call to action from the list below.

The next warm summer day, go buy an ice cream cone with your friends!

My favorite ice cream is chocolate.

Argumentative Writing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Requires a student to research a topic and then take a side by stating a claim.

Expository Writing

Argumentative Writing

Ethos, Logos, Pathos

Informational Writing

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.7

CCSS.W.6.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

You should always state your claim in your:

Thesis statement

Rebuttal

Counterclaim

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A Thesis Statement is usually found in your:

Conclusion

Supporting Paragraph

Introductory Paragraph

Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:

Counterclaim

Thesis Statement

Reasons

Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A statement that conveys your opinion on a topic:

Reasons

Rebuttal

Counterclaim

Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

Counterclaims

Evidence

Claims

Arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

Thesis Statement

Introduction

Evidence

Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Argumentative Writing

Requires a student to research a topic and then take a side by stating a claim.

You should always state your claim in your:

A Thesis Statement is usually found in your:

When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:

A statement that conveys your opinion on a topic:

Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

This paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your thesis, and include a call to action.

The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the:

When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

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