Argumentative Essay

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to inform the reader

• to give examples

• to persuade or convince the reader

• to tell a story

How many paragraphs should you have in your argumentative essay?

• at least 4

• 1

• 2

• at least 3

What should your claim include?

• 1 reason

• 2 reasons

• your opinion and at least 2 reasons

• your opinion

What is the first sentence of your introduction called?

• Hook

• Claim

• Thesis

• Conclusion

What is the information called that is between your Hook and Claim?

• Conclusion

• Evidence

• Examples

• Bridge or Background Info

Your claim can also be called a ________ statement.

What should your body paragraphs NOT include?

• Topic Sentence

• Examples, Elaboration

• Text Evidence

• Hook

True or False: You need to cite evidence from both passages in your essay.

• True

• False

True/False: Do not use transition words in your essay.

• True

• False

What should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

• Hook

• Reason 1 & 2 restated

• a new reason

• Bridge or Background Information