Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay states...

• facts

• opinions

• both facts and opinions

• none of these

Which step does this belong to? "Ask questions to yourself about the topic."

• Analyzing the topic

• Choosing your position

• Planning and writing the essay

• None of these

It is where you should grab the attention of your audience or readers.

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

• Supporting Argument

• Hook

It is where you present your opinion, supported with pieces of evidence.

• Thesis Statement

• Supporting Argument

• Conclusion

• Counter/Opposing Argument

It is where you give your position or claim about a certain issue or topic.

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Supporting Argument

In this part, you should summarize your essay in two general statements.

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Conclusion

• Counter/Opposing Argument

True or False.

You should give your readers 'food for thought'.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

True or False.

You should NOT force your opinion on the audience or readers.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

True or False.

You should NOT provide background information about your topic or issue.

• True

• False

True or False.

You should always pick two 'positive' and one 'negative' points for your argumentative essay.

• True

• False