Argument essay 1

Where is the claim/thesis usually located in an argument essay?

• The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
• The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.

What is counterclaim?

• proves the counterclaim (opposite/opposing viewpoint) is false 
• opposite/opposing viewpoint of your claim

• a writer’s position on a problem or an issue

What is a hook?

• a word of phrase to link ideas together smoothly
• the first paragraph of an essay
• the statement of title, author, and genre in an RTL
• a sentence to catch the readers attention

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is evidence? 

• Facts that support the original claim 
• Opinions that support the original claim 
• Unverified statements that don't support a claim 
• Author's choice of words that creates discussion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Concluding statements do all of the following except

• End the essay. 
• Restate the claim. 
• Make a new claim. 
• Summarize the main points. 

A dentist recommending you use this brand of toothpaste is 

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Saying that Cheerios lowers cholesterol is a use of 

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A sad song playing during a commercial about abused animals is a use of

• pathos
• ethos
• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which character in Refugee is the most compelling so far?

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7