What is a counterargument ?

The writer's position that they are trying to prove

Facts and statistics to support ideas

A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true

A statement that is said to be true but is actually false

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

You can show the reader that the other side is also right

Which of the following is the BEST form of persuasion?

none of the above - all are equally persuasive

Which of the following is a good example of an opposite view?

On the other hand, opponents say that building housing projects may affect goverment's budget

Experts agree with the idea of creating new housing projects since it may benefit low income families.

I think the housing project should not be an option because people are not buying anymore

However, housing projects could be a good alternative for renting among low income families

What are the parts of the conclusion?

Re-statement of thesis, summary of main points, strong ending

Thesis statement, summary of main points, strong ending

Re-statement of thesis, summary of main points, closing sentence

Re-statement of thesis, supporting details, strong ending

Persuasive Essay

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1A, RI.11-12.5

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

We write persuasive essays to...

inform our audience with research about one topic.

Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions

To tell a story

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

This sentence engages the reader's attention and inspires them to keep reading.

Thesis

Connecting Sentence

Hook

Call to action

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the thesis?

To remind your reader what your paper is about

To state your opinion and the reasons for your opinion

To hook the reader's attention

To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

You should keep your audience in mind as you write.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

You should list your reasons in your introduction.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Where should a thesis statement appear?

first paragraph

anywhere in the essay

last paragraph

the first sentence of every paragraph

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

... transitional phrase.

.... comma.

.... conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Persuasive Essay

21 questions

We write persuasive essays to...

This sentence engages the reader's attention and inspires them to keep reading.

What is the purpose of the thesis?

You should keep your audience in mind as you write.

You should list your reasons in your introduction.

Where should a thesis statement appear?

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly.

What is a counterargument?

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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