argumentative essay

In an Argumentative Essay remember to... (select all that apply)

• write with a purpose.

• include support for your thesis/claim.

• include the perspective of the opposing side.

• support you claim with evidence.

Step 3: Choose your Position tells you to... (select all that apply)

• ask yourself questions about the topic.

• separate your ideas by positive and negative points.

• pick 2 "for" points and 1 "against" point.

• write your introduction paragraph.

Step 4: Begin the Writing Work tells you to... (select all that apply)

• briefly share your arguments in your thesis statement.

• have 3 opposing body paragraphs.

• have 2 supporting body paragraphs.

• have a clear conclusion.

The writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support the claim.

• persuasive writing

• informative writing

• argumentative writing

Which is the best sentence to serve as an example of a thesis statement?

• Standardized tests get on my nerves.

• Students should not have to take standardized tests.

• Standardized tests should be banned because students don't like them.

• Standardized tests should be eradicated because they are time consuming and produces test anxiety.

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

• Introduction

• Conclustion

• Body paragraphs

• Setting

Evidence

• an assertment against a previous claim

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is valid

• state or assert that something is the case

• a reason that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.

How do we remember author's purpose?

• PIE

• HIT

• ICE

• Claim

Persuasive essay try to convince the reader that the argument is better than others.

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"hooks" the readers and encourages them to keep reading

• evidence

• counterclaim

• lead