
Writing an Argumentative Essay
Authored by Jessica González
English
8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which are the three characteristics of a strong thesis statement?
Clear
Grounded
General
Specific
Focused
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the rebuttal?
To state why the counter argument is not valid
To state why the counter argument is valid
To state why the counter argument is correct
To state why your position is wrong
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A counter argument is made up of the following parts, EXCEPT:
Argument
Rebuttal
Claim
Supporting evidence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You must ALWAYS justify your reasoning in an argument
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which one of the following is in an argument, but is not always necessary?
Claim
Supporting evidence
Rebuttal
Closing statement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing a thesis statement, you should avoid:
Justifying your judgment
Being too specific
Clarifying your angle
Being too general
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Point by point structure is best suited when...
Your arguments are different from your rebuttals
You want to disprove myths
The rebuttals are the strongest part of the essay
The arguments are the strongest part of your essay
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