Essay Writing

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Setting

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CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Hook

• Claim

• Summarize the Issue

• Evidence

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CCSS.W.8.2A

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Which quote support the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is the first thing you should do when you get your test?

• Plan

• Write

• Read the prompt

• Read the articles

What words will be in a prompt if the essay is argumentative?

• Pick a position

• Explain

• Argue

• Convince

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CCSS.W.8.1C

What should you start your introduction with?

• Thesis Statement

• Evidence

• A sentence about your topic that grabs the reader's attention

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

What is considered to be background information?

• What topic you are talking about

• Why you are talking about this topic

• What two sides people are arguing about

• Who this topic might affect

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is also called a:

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.W.8.1A