English 11 Argumentative Review

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis
• write the introduction
• weigh the sides

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis
• develop an introduction
• outline your entire essay

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• logical reasoning
• relevant evidence
• supporting ideas
• biased opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

All of the following are examples of great transitional phrases EXCEPT

• On the other hand
• Although I believe this to be true
• Consequently
• On the contrary

The concluding statement or section should do all of the following EXCEPT

• restate the thesis
• restate the counterclaim
• summarize main points
• end with final comment on the topic

In a body paragraph you should include

• Transition, Reason, Example, and Explain
• Transtion, Your personal opinion on the matter, Facts, and Conclusion
• Transition, Rebuttal, Example, Explain
• Transition, Opinion, Example, Explain

Stating the opposing argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with your argument is called

• plagiarism
• opinion
• counterargument
• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.SL.8.3

Statement that tells the reader how the example or evidence supports the claim.

• Explain
• Argument
• Counterargument
• Audience

You are working on a practice argumentative essay. Where should your claim be written?

• Body paragraph 1
• Body paragraph 2
• Concluding paragraph
• Introduction

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts.
• ^{A claim that has feelings in it.} 
•  A claim that tells a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8