What is Argument Writing?

VIDEO 1- What is the main purpose of an argument essay?

• to prove somebody else wrong

• to yell at an opposing point of view

• to persuade your reader to make a change

• to inform others about a topic

VIDEO 1- What must an author do in argument writing?

• support their claim with evidence

• use rude language

• only give opinions

• all of the above

VIDEO 1- What should the tone of an argument essay be?

• confrontational

• humorous

• abusive

• civil and polite

VIDEO 1- What are the major parts of an argument essay?

• Introduction with a thesis statement

• Body

• Conclusion

• All of the above

VIDEO 2- What is a thesis statement?

• a hook

• states the main idea of your essay

• a topic sentence

• a conclusion sentence

VIDEO 2- Where would you find a thesis statement in an argument essay?

• the very first sentence of the essay

• the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• in the body of your essay

• in the conclusion paragraph

VIDEO 2- What is a topic sentence?

• the same things as a thesis statement

• the first sentence of an essay

• states the main idea of each body paragraph

• a concluding sentence

VIDEO 2- Where would you find topic sentences in an argument essay?

• the first sentence of the introduction paragraph

• the first sentence of each body paragraph

• in every paragraph of an essay, including the intro and conclusion

• topic sentences do not go in an argument essay

VIDEO 2- Which of the following is true of a topic sentence?

• they should somehow relate back to or support the thesis statement

• they can take the place of a thesis statement

• they should not be convincing

• they are not important in argument writing

VIDEO 3- What is a counterclaim?

• a thesis statement

• the claims you are making in your argument

• a claim that is not true

• the opposing side of the argument you are making