Writing Argumentative Essays

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

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Setting

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion

Which of these transitions would you use in your body paragraph?

• In conclusion,

• Next,

• In my opinion,

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

• In conclusion,

• In my opinion,

• According to the text,

• In other words,

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a hook?

• An ending twist

• An attention grabber

• An ongoing issue

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Proof from a reliable source supporting the claim; facts

• rebuttal
• opinion
• evidence

How do you prove your facts support your claim?

• You have to explain your evidence.
• You let the facts stand as a list of reasons.
• You let the reader figure it out.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a counterclaim?

• the argument that the opposition might have
• the facts you leave out of your argument
• solid evidence

When you use someone else's words in your own writing and you don't give that author credit is called... 

• copying
• plagiarism
• no big deal
• inspirational

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the introduction of an essay? (Define) 

• the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.
  
• the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
  
• the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
  
• a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.