3rd 9-Weeks Extra Credit

What is the thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• The claim and reasons to be discussed to support the claim.

• Details that support your argument

• Grabs the reader's attention

• Explains why the other side of the argument is rational

Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...

• Claim

• Informational

• Explanatory

• Narrative

Facts and research that support your argument

• Commentary

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Refutation

Grabs the reader's attention

• Refutation

• Counterclaim

• Hook

• Topic Sentence

How many reasons will you put in your thesis statement?

• None

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following are in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Introduce topic and give background information

• Topic sentence

• Thesis Statement

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Setting

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?

• Introduction

• Hook

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion