Argumentative Essays

What is an argumentative essay?

• a piece of writing that promotes fighting

• an argument about essays

• a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue

• an argument between students

What is the meaning of the word stance as it applies to an argumentative essay?

• the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of a message

• the chance a student takes when writing an essay

• the lines in a poem

• the introduction in an essay

True or False? A good argumentative essay should follow a four step structure.

• True

• False

Which step in the four step structure is the Introductory paragraph?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Which of the following is Step 2 of the four step structure?

• Introductory paragraph

• Thesis statement

• Body paragraph

• Conclusion

The parapraph that outlines the topic, provides background information, outlines the evidence and states the thesis is

• the conclusion

• the body paragraph

• the introductory paragraph

• the first paragraph

A clear, concise, one-sentence summary of your main point and claim is a

• conclusion

• controlling idea

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

The body paragraphs are which step of the four step structure of an argumentative essay?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

How many body paragraphs are in a typical argumentative essay?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The parapraphs that explain the reasons why you support your thesis are the

• Introductory parapraphs

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion