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.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.8

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.