Argumentative Writing Unit

What is a thesis statement?

• a rebuttal to the counterclaim

• a sentence that is meant to get the reader's attention

• the topic of the essay and the writer's claim about the topic that will be proven throughout the essay

• the evidence of an essay topic

Where does the thesis statement go?

• the first sentence of the introduction paragraph

• at the end of the introduction paragraph

• the first sentence of the first body paragraph

• at the end of the second body paragraph

What is a "hook" statement?

• an opening statement used to grab the reader's attention

• the author's claim

• the evidence to support thesis statement

• the closing statement meant make the reader think

Where is the placement of the "hook" statement in relation to the thesis statement?

• the hook is right after the thesis

• the hook comes before thesis statement

What elements should an argumentative essays should include?

What is a counterclaim?

• an interesting fact meant to grab the reader's attention

• a reason that supports your thesis statement

• evidence that is cited

• the argument opposing your thesis statement

Each body paragraph should contain a claim that supports your thesis statement.

• True

• False

Each claim should be supported with evidence.

• True

• False

You do not need to provide a rebuttal to a counterclaim in your essay.

• True

• False

Evidence provided in an essay must be cited. (Not personal experience evidence)

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1