Argumentative Essay Review

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader.

• To entertain the reader.

• To give information to the reader.

• To tell an interesting story to the reader.

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your reliable sources?

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion paragraph.

• The introduction paragraph.

• The counterargument paragraph.

How many body paragraphs must you have in an argumentative essay?

• At least 1

• At least 2

• At least 3

• Any amount

The purpose of a conclusion paragraph is to....

• Cite your reliable sources.

• Introduce new information.

• Wrap up ideas from your previous paragraphs.

• State your opinion.

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite reliable sources?

• In conclusion,

• According to ...

• In my opinion,

• However,

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is the proper order for an introductory paragraph?

• Background, Attention getter, Claim/thesis

• Attention getter, Background, Claim/thesis

• Claim/thesis, Background, Attention getter

• Attention getter, Claim/thesis, Background

The attention getter/hook of an introduction paragraph....

• Needs to catch your reader awareness from the very beginning.

• Summarize your main argument.

• Introduce yourself to the reader.

• Gives your reader relevant background information.

What is the purpose of your counterargument paragraph?

• Discuss points opposite of your argument then restate your original argument.

• Ignore opposing viewpoints.

• Introduce new arguments.

• Change your original argument.

Supporting sentences are intended to ...

• Paraphrase 3 main points of your argument.

• Paraphrase 1 main point of your argument.

• Paraphrase a new point of your argument.

• Paraphrase 2 main points of your argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A thesis statement must NOT

• State your opinion on the topic, using words such as " I think" "In my opinion".

• Be able to be agreed or disagreed upon.

• Be the last sentence of your intro. paragraph.

• Use transition words such as “because",due to,” and “as a result of”.