Argumentative Writing Test

What is the purpose of a hook?

• It introduces your topic.

• It gives your reader information about your topic.

• It grabs your reader's attention and entices them to read your essay.

• It gives them your two points and acts as a blueprint.

What must be in a thesis statement?

• the two points you plan on writing about in your body paragraphs

• the evidence to support your body paragraphs

• a summary of your points

• background information for your reader

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

When using evidence from the text you may paraphrase or quote directly. What must be done when doing either of these?

• quotation marks must be used to show the information is not your thinking and is from the text

• the source must be cited with title, author's name, and paragraph number so the author is given credit.

• the evidence must come from the same sources

• both must have the paragraph number from where they were found, but not the title of the article

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What three things should be in the introduction?

• hook, background information, thesis statement

• hook, evidence, thesis statement

• thesis statement, evidence, conclusion

• hook, thesis statement, counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

The thesis statement acts as a _______________ for both the writer and the reader.

• blueprint

• bucket

• boundary

• starting point

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

What is the correct order for an argumentative essay?

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Counterclaim, Conclusion

• Hook, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Introduction

• Introduction, Evidence, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Hook, Background Information, Conclusion, Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• It acknowledges the opposing side and gives a rebuttal and evidence as to why it is incorrect strengthening your overall argument.

• It proves the argument wrong.

• It just simply states what the opposing thesis may be.

• It acknowledges the other side so the reader may see both arguments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which is an example of a strong thesis statement?

• School uniforms should not be considered because they are expensive for parents and uncomfortable for students.

• Chewing gum should not be allowed in schools.

• School lunch requirements should be reconsidered.

• PE should be mandatory in schools because it is fun and kids will have fun!

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

What should be done at the beginning of each paragraph?

• the first line is indented and a transition is used

• the first line is indented and there is a summary

• the first line is indented and evidence is given immediately

• there should be a hook at the beginning of each paragraph

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2C

Which is the best example of a hook?

• 82% of students surveyed said they would consider leaving public school and homeschooling if uniforms were mandated according to High School Press article, "Uniforms on the Rise."

• Uniforms are boring.

• Red shirt, khaki shorts. Red shirt, khaki shorts Red shirt, khaki shorts. It's just as boring to wear everyday as it is to read!

• Uniforms are the most boring outfit imaginable.