Parts of an Introduction Paragraph in an Argument Essay

What is the first part of an Introduction Paragraph in any essay?

• Claim

• Thesis

• Lead/Hook

• Background Information

What is the second part of an Introduction Paragraph when you are writing an Argument Essay?

• Topic Sentence

• Evidence

• Bridge

• Introduction of the Issue

What is the final part of an Introduction Paragraph when you write an Argument Essay?

• Thesis/Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Turn-back

A thesis can also be called a . . .

• topic sentence

• claim

• a bridge

• fact

A thesis is an opinion.

• True

• False

A thesis must be supported or proven by which of the following (choose THREE correct answers):

• Facts

• Opinions

• Statistics

• Expert statements

An issue is . . .

• an opinion

• a controversial topic

• a thesis

• a bridge

Is this a thesis?

All students in public schools grades K-12 should take the Coronavirus vaccine in order to keep from having remote classes.

• Yes

• No

Is this a thesis?

The Coronavirus vaccine was invented by a team of Turkish and Greek scientists.

• Yes

• No

Is this a thesis?

Some people have side effects from the second injection of the Coronavirus vaccine.

• Yes

• No