Argument Writing Test Practice

What is argumentative writing?

• Entertain readers with real or fake story.

• Tell a fictional story.

• Convincing someone to do/believe in something. 

• Inform readers on a topic.

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1C

CCSS.W.4.4

What is a claim?

• The main statement in an essay

• The main argument in an essay

• The opposite of the main idea in an essay

• The proof in an essay

In an essay, where should you always state your claim?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Both introduction & conclusion

• In context clues

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

What do you always need to support your claim?

• Reasoning & a thesis

• Reasoning & counterclaims

• Evidence & counterclaims

• Evidence & reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Facts, statistics, and quotes could all be used as:

• Evidence

• A thesis statement

• An introduction

• A conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.7.1

The opposite side of your argument in an essay is:

• Reasons

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

What do you use to back up your claim & go against your counterclaim?

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.9A

Which paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your claim, and asks readers to make a change?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1D

CCSS.W.4.2E

How do you know if an argument essay is high quality and effective?

• It includes many different opinions 

• It includes only one opinion

• It includes multiple facts and evidence

• It includes on one fact or piece of evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

Is this a claim or evidence?

Oranges are better for you than donuts.

• Claim

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1