Argumentative Essay/Speech

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To tell an interesting story

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• the first sentence of every paragraph

What is a claim?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention

• The counterargument

• Your views on the topic

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• counterargument

• thesis statement

• conclusion

What is a rebuttal (refutation)?

• The counterargument

• The return to your claim

• The conclusion

There are three parts to an argumentative essay. What are they?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

• Lead, Thesis, Conclusion

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• introduction

• conclusion

• body paragraphs

• setting

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

BEFORE choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• consider both sides

• write the introduction

Once you CHOOSE a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis

• outline your entire essay

• develop an introduction