Argumentative Writing

What are the four main elements of a strong ARGUMENTATIVE essay?

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

• counterclaim

• conclusion

Which is NOT a purpose of a thesis statement?

• hooks the reader into the essay

• states the topic

• states the writer's opinion on the topic

• summarizes the main points of the argument

Which elements must be present in a strong introduction paragraph?

• hook

• background information

• thesis

• elaboration

• evidence

Which is NOT a purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• summarizes the main points

• provides a memorable last line

• adds additional claims

• restates the thesis

The thesis statement is always found within the:

• introduction

• first body paragraph

• second body paragraph

• conclusion

an argumentative thesis is:

• a claim

• a question

• an announcement

• a generic opinion

Moreover, Furthermore, Finally, In addition, Another example...

• body paragraph transitions

• elaboration starters

• counterclaim starters

• conclusion transitions

This means, This shows, This is important because, This illustrates, This represents...

• body paragraph transitions

• elaboration starters

• counterclaim starters

• conclusion transitions

One could argue, Some people think, Critics argue, While it might be true that, Others might say...

• body paragraph transitions

• elaboration starters

• counterclaim starters

• conclusion transitions

All in all, Without a doubt, In summary, Overall, For the most part, All things considered...

• body paragraph transitions

• elaboration starters

• counterclaim starters

• conclusion transitions