Argumentative writing and structure

What is a hook?

• A hook grabs the reader's attention.
• A hook ends the essay.
• A hook is the main idea of an essay.
• The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.
• The introduction.
• The conclusion. 
• The topic sentence. 

The thesis statement is the __________ sentence of the introduction paragraph.

• first
• last
• middle
• only

Why do we need evidence?

• To make the paragraphs longer. 
• To practice sentence structure.
• To make a claim. 
• To support, prove, and explain our claim. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the purpose of an argumentative writing piece?

• To inform/explain
• To persuade
• To express ideas/feelings
• To entertain

How many paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

Your evidence should contain a _____________, quote and citation. 

• lead in
• elaboration
• conclusion
• transition

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Tells what source the evidence is from (Hale, Par, 4) OR (Source 2, Par. 5)

• Citation
• Lead in
• Elaboration
• Background

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Tells what your evidences MEANS and why it MATTERS for your claim

• Elaboration
• Evidence
• Claim
• Transition

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Restates thesis and main points. Tells the importance of the topic.

• Concluding paragraph
• Introductory paragraph
• Body paragraph
• Thesis