What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

To give information about a topic

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

The evidence below best matches which claim? Teachers stay late at work many times a week. Teachers plan and grade student work while they home at night. Teacher spent many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.

In my opinion, teachers work very hard.

In my opinion, teachers respect students.

In my opinion, teachers are very knowledgeable.

In my opinion, teachers are very important.

Where is the thesis statement located?

Introduction paragraph - last sentence

Introduction paragraph - first sentence

Body paragraph 1 - topic sentence

Body paragraph 2 - topic sentence

What elements does a thesis statement have?

claim + 2 reasons + evidence from text

Which of the following would be a solid claim for the topic of year-round schooling?

Year-round schooling would not be beneficial because it is too expensive and children wouldn't have enough down time.

Year round schooling is silly because kids don't want to be in school.

Year round schooling is great because parents get the summers off.

Year-round schooling would be beneficial because students could learn a lot more than they usually do during the school year and also it would help them be better at math and science but some people believe it could also could be bad.

Argumentative Essay Summative

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.6.8, W.6.1A, W.6.2A

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the claim?

Explains the topic, gives your opinion, and lists the main reasons.

Details that support your argument

Grabs the reader's attention

Explains why the other side of the argument is rational

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...

Argument

Informational

Explanatory

Narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Facts and research that support your argument

Commentary

Counterclaim

Evidence

Refutation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.9A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Grabs the reader's attention

Refutation

Counterclaim

Hook

Topic Sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many reasons will you put in your claim statement?

None

1

2

3

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are in an introduction paragraph?

Hook

Introduce topic and give background information

Topic sentence

Claim

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you introduce a piece of evidence?

According to...

As mentioned in....

Based on the research...

You wouldn't introduce evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Argumentative Essay Summative

20 questions

What is the claim?

Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...

Facts and research that support your argument

Grabs the reader's attention

How many reasons will you put in your claim statement?

Which of the following are in an introduction paragraph?

How would you introduce a piece of evidence?

How many pieces of evidence each should be in Body Paragraph 1 and Body Paragraph 2?

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

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