Parts of an Argument Quiz

What is argument writing?

• a story told as a series of events, with characters, settings, and themes
• a presentation of ideas by informing and explaining
• a disagreement, trying to convince on a topic with opposing views
• a restatement of a text to clarify meanings

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.1E

Where is the claim located in an argument essay?

• The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
• The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

What is a hook?

• a word of phrase to link ideas together smoothly
• the first paragraph of an essay
• the statement of title, author, and genre in an RTL
• a sentence to catch the readers attention

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is counterclaim?

• proves the counterclaim (opposite/opposing viewpoint) is false 
• opposite/opposing viewpoint of your claim or the writer’s claim
• a writer’s position on a problem or an issue

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is evidence? 

• Facts that support the original claim 
• Opinions that support the original claim 
• Unverified statements that don't support a claim 
• Author's choice of words that creates discussion

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following describe claim?

• the thesis or main idea of an argument

• what the other side would say

• your answer to what the other side would say

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Concluding statements do all of the following except

• End the essay. 
• Restate the claim. 
• Make a new claim. 
• Summarize the main points. 

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CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

Which of the following describe a reason?

• a point that explains why you can take a certain position on a controversial issue

• proof that your point is true

• what the other side would argue

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Where does your thesis/claim go?

• In the first body paragraph

• In the counterclaim

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the conclusion

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• While opponents say that fast food workers are mostly teens and do not need much pay, that is simply not true. Only 30% of fast food workers are teens.

• Fast food workers should be paid $15 per hour.

• Fast food workers need $15 per hour because, thanks to hard economic times, fast food work is their career.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D