Argumentative Essay Review

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.4

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph
• One essay
• One sentence
• One word

Transition words help the essay flow from one idea to the next. An example of a transition word is

• Therefore
• And
• But
• Why

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When you write evidence in your essay, what punctuation do you need to have to show that it came from the text?

• exclamation marks
• quotation marks
• apostrophes
• period

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Which is an example of a sentence starter?

• Finally
• Therefore,
• Based on the article,
• Because

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

It is not necessary to have explanations or elaborations in your body paragraphs if you have strong evidence from the source.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

The topic sentence in the body paragraph is the _______ sentence.

• First
• Second
• Middle
• Last

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.4

When writing a 5 paragraph, how many reasons do you need to support your claim?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1B

What should be included in your conclusion paragraph?

• Restate your body paragraphs.

• Your thoughts

• Restate your thesis and summarize your writing.

• Summarize your essay.