Argumentative Writing and Thesis Statement

What is argumentative writing?

• A piece of writing that has you take a stance on an issue.

• A piece of writing that is for entertainment.

• It is fiction writing.

• It is a type of poetry.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which of the following is NOT a step in the argumentative writing process?

• create a protagonist and antagonist

• investigate a topic

• collect and evaluate evidence

• establish a position

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

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What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

• to describe

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

The main parts of the argumentative essay are all of the following EXCEPT

• introductory paragraph

• body paragraphs

• conclusion paragraph

• table of contents

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

The end goal of persuasive writing is all of the following EXCEPT

• to clearly outline a point of view, reasoning, and evidence

• the reader will know the author's stance on a subject as well as other points of view

• to describe something using lots of details

• the author will use other points of view to establish their own as best

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

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What is a thesis statement?

• The first sentence in a persuasive essay.

• A one sentence statement that summarizes what your essay is about and prepares the reader for what's to come.

• The last paragraph in an essay.

• It is the counterargument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2

Which is NOT a step n developing your thesis statement?

• start with a quesiton

• take a side on the issue

• add in key arguments

• use broad statements

Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the thesis statement?

• takes a strong position

• simply states the topic

• convinces your readers

• includes strong evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Your thesis statement should be all of the following EXCEPT

• debatable

• assertive

• evidence-based

• value or moral beliefs that cannot be supported by evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

True or False?

Your thesis statement should briefly outline your main points.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

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CCSS.W.9-10.4