Argumentative Writing

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts

• A claim that has feelings in it

• A claim that tells a story

What is a hook, or lead?

• The sentence that is the main idea of the essay

• The sentence that ends the paper

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention

What is a claim?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention

• The main idea of the essay

• The counterargument

• Your views on a topic

What is a counterclaim?

• Acknowledging your opponent's claim

• The rebuttal

• The ending of an essay

What is a rebuttal/turn back?

• The counterargument

• The conclusion

• The return to your claim

There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?

• Thesis, Lead, Hook

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

There are three parts to an argumentative essay. What are they?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Lead, Thesis, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

In which paragraph does the thesis/claim go?

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

How many paragraphs should your essay consist of?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• Five

Your thesis statement must include the points you’ll discuss. At least how many should you have in your essay?

• One

• Two

• Three