Argumentative Writing Academic Vocabulary Quiz

A claim statement should never use the word...

• correct

• fact

• I

• reader

What are the 3 keys to a good argumentative essay?

When you identify the opposing side's viewpoint in a statement your are making a _____________.

This is the first sentence in your introduction designed to grab the reader's attention.

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Hook

• Evidence

List the 3 types of evidence that can used in an argumentative essay.

Where should your evidence be included in your argumentative essay?

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Claim

Which of the below if the BEST claim statement for the topic, "Should kids have limited screen time?"

• Screen time is good and bad for kids.

• I believe all kids should have limited screen time.

• Parents should limit screen time for their children.

• 75% of experts say that screen time is dangerous for kids.

The evidence below best matches which claim?

Teachers stay late at work many times a week. They plan and grade student work while they are home in the evenings. Teachers also spend many hours on the weekend planning lessons for the upcoming week.

• Teachers respect students.

• Teachers work very hard.

• Teachers are very knowledgeable.

• Teaching is a fun profession.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader of a view on a topic using evidence.

• To inform the reader about an important topic.

• To entertain the reader with a funny story.

• To share you own life story.

What is the purpose of a claim statement?