Argument Writing Quiz

contains a hook, background info, and a claim.

• conclusion

• introduction

• body paragraph

• counterclaim

a detail designed to grab the reader's attention.

• hook

• main idea

• evidence

• conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

the main argument the writer is trying to prove.

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• elaboration

the opposite side of the argument.

• claim

• main idea

• evidence

• counterclaim

Explain how you organize/write a body paragraph for an argument essay.

What goes in an introduction for an argument essay?

Write a possible claim for the following prompt: Should soda be allowed in schools?

Write a possible claim for the following prompt: Should it be a law to wear seatbelts?

Claim: Schools should provide laptops for every student.

Write a possible counterclaim for this argument.

Why is it important to include evidence to back up your main ideas/reasons?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1