Introduction Paragraphs

What best defines a "thesis statement"?

• Results from a scientific study.

• Phrases that connect one idea to another.

• The primary idea in a piece of writing.

• An idea or argument that directly conflicts with your topic.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

"Recent studies show an 8% uptick in electric car adoption" is an example of what?

• Thesis Statement

• Non-essential clause

• Counter-argument

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

"Lawmakers should create new laws to encourage Americans to buy electric cars" is an example of what?

• A claim

• Evidence

• A direct order

• A counterargument

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

"Switching to electric cars would be cheaper for Americans, healthier for the planet and is possible right now" is an example of what?

• Evidence

• Thesis statement

• Counterargument

• Transitional phrase

What definition best matches "opposing viewpoint"?

• A major argument against the thesis statement

• A claim that has an angry tone

• Two lookout points from which one can see the entire ocean

• The primary idea of a piece of writing

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Introductory paragraphs should include which pieces?

• A hook, a brief overview, detailed thesis, reasoning.

• A hook, body paragraph, closing paragraph, and call to action

• Three sentences introducing the author and their background

• Six of the author's favorite topics and a transitional phrase.

Which best defines "evidence"

• A strong feeling about a topic.

• A statement that includes the main idea of the piece of writing.

• Details, studies or reports that can be used to support a claim.

• Fingerprints left at the scene of the crime.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

"Some critics say adopting electric cars will hurt America's automobile industry, but recent data shows that is not true" is an example of what part of writing?

• Thesis statement

• Counter-argument

• Evidence

• Hook

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C