Argumentative Essays

The main point of an argumentative essay is to...

• Upset your readers.

• Bring a previously unknown fact to your readers' attention.

• Get a good grade!

• Persuade your readers that your opinion is right.

It's important to research topics before we write about them because...

• It makes our writing more interesting

• It makes our writing more accurate

• It helps us be more convincing in our writing

• All of the Above

The first paragraph of your essay is called...

• The Introduction

• The Conclusion

• The Body

• Rodger

The part of the introduction that grabs readers' attention is the __________.

The main point or idea of your essay, usually found in the Introduction is called the _____________.

The body of your essay must...

• Contain Poetic Language

• Support Your Thesis

• Fill Up Page Space

• Be Funny

The final paragraph in an essay is called...

• The Introduction

• The Body

• Eloise

• The Conclusion

The conclusion of your essay should ___________ the key points of your essay.

Which ancient civilization will you be arguing for in your essay?

• Ancient Mesopotamian

• Ancient Egyptian

• Ancient Greek

• Ancient Roman