Argumentative Writing

A thesis statement . . .

• is the main idea of your essay

• is not necessary in an argumentative essay

• only restates your prompt

• does not restate your prompt

Argumentative essays. . .

• only have a thesis and three main points

• only have a claim and a rebuttal

• only have a claim and counterclaim

• only have a claim, a counterclaim, and a rebuttal

Argumentative essays rely mostly on emotion to argue their points.

• True

• False

Each body paragraph should have at least one citation (evidence from a source).

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

For FSA, how many sources must you cite from at the very least?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a good hook/lead/grabber idea?

• Start with your thesis statement.

• Start with one of your reasons for why your claim is so good.

• Start with three thought-provoking questions.

• Don't worry about grabber the reader's attention. Nobody ever enjoys reading.

Your body paragraphs will usually just be a list of facts that you think up as you write your essay.

• True

• False

The body paragraphs always begin with a good _____________ sentence that you mentioned in your _________.

• correct, claim

• lengthy, hook

• intelligent sounding, claim

• topic, claim

The conclusion just restates your thesis.

• True

• False

Your conclusion should. . .

• restate your thesis and give us a second counterclaim

• repeat everything you said so far

• offer a brand new idea

• begin with a lead/hook and give us something to ponder