Argumentative Introduction & Conclusion

What is the first thing that should go in your introduction?

• Evidence

• Hook

• Claim

• Thesis

Your counterclaim should be followed by

• evidence.

• details from the text.

• your opinion.

• a rebuttal.

Which of the following is NOT a strong hook?

• Do you like video games?

• Rachel enjoys her time she spends playing her video games. They help her to relax.

• Are video games responsible for the problems with teenagers?

• The average teenager spends 5 hours a day playing video games.

Which one of these is a good example of how to address the counterclaim?

• Although some people think video games are bad, they are not.

• Although some people think video games cause aggression, research has proven that it actually helps to relieve stress.

• Although some people think video games cause aggression, they do not.

• Although some people think video games cause aggression, they actually make kids violent.

Which should NOT go in your introduction?

• reasons

• hook

• claim

• Textual evidence

• Counterclaim

Which does NOT go in your conclusion?

• Textual evidence

• Call to action

• Restatement of claim

• Restatement of reasons

Which of these would be a good way to end your essay?

• Thank you for reading my essay on why video games are harmful for teenagers.

• Now I have proven my point with the evidence that I gave.

• As research has proven, the benefits of playing video games definitely outweigh the negatives.

• People should let their kids play video games because of the reasons just stated.

What is the purpose of a hook in an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader of your argument

• To educate the reader about your thesis statement

• To distract the reader from your stand

• To grab the attention of your reader

What is the purpose of the Background Info?

• State your claim with three supporting reasons or points

• To give your point of view on the topic

• Give the reader general information about the topic of the essay and make a connection between the hook and claim

• Point out the opposite point of view about the argument and say that it is wrong

Which of these is a good example of a strong CLAIM?

• I believe that all students should be required to complete volunteer hours.

• It is up to the school whether or not students should be required to complete volunteer hours.

• All students should be required to complete volunteer hours.

• Should students be required to complete volunteer hours?