Argument Essay Review

The purpose of an argument essay is to...

• convince the reader to see your side

• change the reader's mind

• persuade the reader

• all of the above

You MUST choose 1 side to the Question for Debate.

• True

• False

What is the CLAIM?

• Your side to the Question for Debate

• The other side to the Question for Debate

TRUE or FALSE: You DO NOT have to MENTION the COUNTERCLAIM.

• TRUE

• FALSE

CHECK the boxes that apply to this question: Which transitions can you use when introducing the COUNTERCLAIM?

• On the other hand, ...

• For example, ...

• Some people say, ...

• However, ...

• In conclusion, ...

What does it mean to "CITE" evidence from the text?

• put the example in your own words

• copy the answer directly from the text

• explain your answer

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How many TEXT DETAILS should you CITE from the text?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

TRUE or FALSE: Your TEXT DETAILS should be from a CREDIBLE SOURCE.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

TRUE or FALSE: When EXPLAINING your text detail, you are trying to convince your reader to see your side of the debate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CHECK the boxes that apply: Which of the following are CONCLUSION STRATEGIES?

• Call to Action

• Tell a Friend

• Make a Prediction

• Provide a Solution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5