3E Argumentative Essay Checkpoint Quiz

What are two things you should do in your introduction?

• Give your position statement and state your topic sentences

• Orientate the reader and give your position statement

• Orientate the reader and state your topic sentences

• State your topic sentence and back it up with evidence

Which option(s) best explain what it means to 'orientate the reader'?

• To give him/her a reason for your stance

• To give him/her the social context of the essay topic

• To give him/her a warm-up to the essay topic

• To give him/her an overview of your whole essay

What is an essay 'hook'?

• Line that helps reader to catch ideas

• Overview of essay

• A clear position statement

• Attention-grabber

What is NOT a good example of an essay hook?

• Personal story

• Quotation with explanation

• Imagining a scenario

• Dictionary definition

What should you include in your position statement? (select more than 1)

• Counterargument 1

• Main Reasons 1 and 2 (maybe 3)

• Stand

• Subject

Essay Question: "Should we build Disneyland in Singapore? Explain your reasoning."

Which of the following options is a good position statement?

• Disneyland is a place where we can have fun, spend time with family and de-stress.

• If we decide to build Disneyland in Singapore, we should make sure its attractions don't overlap with Universal Studios.

• When I was a child, my visit to Hong Kong Disneyland inspired me to be creative and imaginative. I am sure many other kids will similarly benefit in Disneyland Singapore.

• Disneyland should be built in Singapore, as it will likely be beneficial to our tourism and emotional welfare.

What is a topic sentence? (you can select more than 1)

• An opening statement for each of your main points.

• An opening statement that you back up with evidence and elaboration.

• An opening statement that hooks the reader in to reading more.

• An opening statement that forces the reader to think.

Position Statement: "Disneyland should be built in Singapore, as it will likely be beneficial to our tourism and emotional welfare."

Which of the following options will be my topic sentences?

• Building Disneyland will benefit Singapore's tourism industry.

• Disneyland must be built with Singapore's space constraints in mind.

• Building Disneyland will inspire creativity in its visitors.

• Building Disneyland will increase the emotional well-being of Singaporeans.

Which part of the argumentative essay are you most confident in writing?

• Writing a hook

• Forming a position statement

• Body paragraphs: topic sentence, evidence and elaboration, link

• Identifying and addressing an opposing argument

• Concluding the essay

Which part of the argumentative essay are you least confident in writing?

• Writing a hook

• Forming a position statement

• Body paragraphs: topic sentence, evidence and elaboration, link

• Identifying and addressing an opposing argument

• Concluding the essay