Parts of an Argumentative Essay

What is an example a claim?

• I think Language Arts is a pointless class.

• Students should be allowed to wear hoods in school because they are comfortable and hide horrible hair cuts.

• Students should be allowed to wear hoods in school.

• I believe that Math is the worst subject area of all.

Which is an example of a thesis statement?

• I think pizza is the best food ever!

• Chick Fila is the best fast food restaurant because of their speedy drive through and variety on the menu.

• I think Chick Fila is the best fast food restaurant because of their speedy drive through and variety on the menu.

• Students should be allowed to wear uniforms to school but teachers can't handle the drip.

What is a hook, or lead?

• The sentence that is the main idea of an essay. 
• The sentence that ends the paper. 
• A sentence that gets the reader's attention_. 

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts.
• _{A claim that has feelings in it.} 
•  A claim that tells a story.

What is a claim?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.
• The main idea of an essay. 
• The counterargument. 
• Your views on a topic. 

What is a counterclaim?

• Agreeing with your opponent's claim. 
• The rebuttal. 
• The ending of an essay. 

Where is the claim located in an argument essay?

• The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
• The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.

Parents should not be fined when their
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce. No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions. People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year. However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• However, a
  majority of bullying never gets
  reported so nothing would actually
  happen to those children and their
  parents.
• Parents should not be fined when their
  children bully because it is difficult to
  enforce.
• No matter how well a parent
  communicates an anti-bullying
  sentiment at home, they are not with
  their children at school and can not
  control their actions.
• People think the
  fine will stop the thirteen million
  bullying cases a year.

A commercial about abandoned animals needing a shelter of a forever home. They ask for a small donation to help these struggling animals. 

• Celebrity Endorsement
• Emotional Appeal
• Testimonial
• Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• magical fairy dust

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5