Argumentative Essay Review

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

• A. Hook

• B. Background information

• C. Claim

• D. Evidence

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• A. To persuade the reader

• B. To entertain the reader

• C. To tell an interesting story

• D. To give information about a topic

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

Which of these transitions would you use at the beginning of the counterargument paragraph?

• A.However,

• B. Also,

• C. Similarly,

• D. In conclusion,

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CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• A. first paragraph

• B. anywhere in the essay

• C. last paragraph

• D. the first sentence of every paragraph

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

There are three main parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?

• A. Thesis, Lead, Hook

• B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

• D. Lead, Body, Rebuttal

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

How long should a thesis statement be?

• 1 - 2 Sentences

• 1 Sentence only

• 2 - 4 Sentences

• It doesn't matter how long a thesis statement is.

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• Anywhere in the essay

• Somewhere in the conclusion

• At the end of the introductory paragraph

• At the beginning of a body paragraph

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

• the reader will convince you

• it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

• it helps your essay be longer

• You can show the reader that the other side is also right

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Identify which sentence contains the claim in the following paragraph.

¹At first, in junior high everything feels difficult. ²However, once students have the time to adjust to the new routine, they begin to look forward to senior high.³Though junior high prepares students for high school, the change from 9th to 10th grade can be a challenge.⁴High school is more difficult than junior high because there are more people, the teachers are more strict, and the work is much harder.

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.8