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Elements of an Argumentative Essay

Authored by Jodie Tait

English

9th - 10th Grade

CCSS covered

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Elements of an Argumentative Essay
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

An argument is all of the following except....

writing that expresses a position on an issue or problem

to inform or explain something to the reader

involves the process of establishing a claim/proposition and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research

to present well-reasoned conclusions in order to persuade the audience to accept or at least seriously consider a point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The claim is...

an opening statement that grabs the reader's attention

the writer's position on an issue

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

To persuade an audience to accept a claim, an author must provide support, which is?

the main idea or position of your essay

the opening statement that grabs the reader's attention

the material that proves it with reasons and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The counterargument/counterclaim is....

gives details to help the reader understand the topic better

an argument that stands in opposition to your claim

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The rebuttal...

informs or explains something to the reader

states why the opposing side is wrong and supports your claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When a viewpoint is refuted, it is...

shown to be wrong

shown to be right

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

An argumentative essay must have how many paragraphs?

6

2

5

3

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