How does a strong thesis statement contribute to the overall effectiveness of an argumentative essay?

It provides a clear focus for the essay and helps guide the reader through the argument.

It limits the writer's ability to explore different perspectives.

It confuses the reader with multiple conflicting points of view.

It makes the essay too long and difficult to follow.

Provide an example of a clear and concise thesis statement for an argumentative essay on the topic of climate change.

The overwhelming scientific evidence supports the fact that human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, are the primary drivers of climate change, and urgent action is needed to mitigate its impact.

Climate change is a hoax perpetuated by the government and media.

The impact of climate change is exaggerated and not a pressing issue.

Climate change is a natural occurrence and not influenced by human activities.

Paper and plastic are some of the most commonly used products in business, school, and everyday life. Paper and plastic are important to help these things function, but we must also do the right thing and recycle it. Therefore, everyone should make it a goal to join the Go Green initiative. While going green can include a bit of work, it is worth it to help the environment. In addition, going green saves money for your school which allows more money to be put toward your own education. What is the claim that this author is making?

c. Everyone should join the Go Green initiative.

a. Everyone uses paper for business, school, and everyday life.

d. People go through hundreds of pounds each year.

With human intelligences and exploration, technology has made great progress over the years. Everyone uses some form of technology throughout each day. Therefore, schools should have computers for every student. They can be used in school activities such as educational games, tests, writing, and so much more. Students could be much more successful if they each had access to a computer at school. While computers for each student could be expensive, there are ways to raise the money. What is the claim that this author is making?

d. Schools should supply computers for each student.

b. Technology has made progress over the years.

There are many breakfast options, both healthy and unhealthy, but pancakes are obviously the best option for breakfast. They are easy to make, and anyone can add different toppings according to preference. Claim: Pancakes are the best of all breakfast foods. Choose the best reason to support this claim.

b. They are easy to make, and anyone can add different toppings.

a. There are many options for breakfast.

c. They taste good, and they are the coolest looking.

d. Breakfast can be healthy or unhealthy.

Claim: Students should not have to wear school uniforms. Choose the best reason to support this claim.

a. School uniforms cost families extra money.

b. School uniforms do not look fashionable.

c. Students should not have choice.

d. Students do not want to wear them.

Claim: Gatorade is the best sports drink on the market. Reason: It has many different flavors, and it can provide extra energy. Choose the best evidence to support the claim and the reason.

d. Gatorade is rated number one on the best-selling sports drink list.

Gatorade has the most celebrities in their commercials.

b. Gatorade has the most flavors.

Gatorade has the coolest bottle.

It is never good for anything to be held captive when it longs to be free. Zoos should be banned because animals deserve to roam the wild. In the wild, they get much more exercise. This is because they have so much space to run. They can also be around other animals of their species. When they are around other animals, they may learn new tactics and skills. On the other hand, there is more danger in the wild because of predators. Even with the threat of predators, it is only fair to allow animals their freedoms. What is the counterclaim that this author is making?

there is more danger in the wild

Students should be required to wear school uniforms. If students were to wear school uniforms, they would not have to worry about what to wear each day. It would already be decided for them, or they could choose between just a few different options. If students wore uniforms, there also would not be the issue of some wearing more popular clothes while some could not. On the other hand, school uniforms may cost more money, especially for families with multiple children. It would still be better for students to wear uniforms because they would not have to buy too many different options. What is the counterclaim that this author is making?

b. Uniforms could be more expensive.

a. Uniforms would not be the better option.

c. Students would not have a tough time picking their clothes out.

d. Students should not have to wear uniforms.

Claim: NASA should try sending humans to Mars. Choose the best reason to support this claim.

c. Machines and technology cannot effectively explore the planet, but humans can.

a. Mars will be helpful to humans.

b. Machines can explore the planet and do a great job.

d. Mars is a cool planet because of how it looks.

Claim: All students should be required to take a cooking class. Reason: Learning to cook at a young age would help everyone to be more self-sufficient when they begin living on their own. Choose the best evidence to support the claim and the reason.

b. Knowing how to cook before you live on your own could potentially save up to 30 extra minutes per meal.

a. You could cook for your friends, and they could come over for meals.

c. Cooking can be fun, so everyone would benefit from learning young.

d. Knowing how to cook will make you wiser.

Claim: Age restrictions should be put on violent video games. Reason: Students are being exposed to too much violence. Choose the best evidence to support the claim and the reason.

a. When young people are exposed to them in so much excess, they may exhibit more aggression.

b. Young people spend too much time playing different video games.

c. There are not enough video game options.

d. Video games can be extremely time consuming as well as difficult to beat.

Americans as a whole spend many hours per day watching television. On average, they are spending 5-7 hours a day in front of the tv. People all over the United States should take more time away from this type of entertainment. This time could be used for productivity, studying, getting work done, reading, quality time with family, and so many others. While tv can be relaxing and even educational at times, it still needs to have time limits such as one to two hours per day. Americans need to spends less time watching tv shows and movies. What is the counterclaim that this author is making?

c. TV can be relaxing and educational.

a. TV is keeping people from productivity.

b. TV and movies can be so much fun to watch.

d. TV has shows and movie options.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

A piece of evidence supporting a claim

A question posed to the reader

A statement that asserts a point, position, or opinion on a specific topic or issue.

A conclusion drawn from research

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to support your claim with evidence in argumentative writing?

To add credibility and persuasiveness to your argument.

To confuse the reader

To show lack of knowledge on the topic

To make the argument weaker

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are some examples of evidence that can be used to support a claim in argumentative writing?

Statistics, expert opinions, research findings, specific examples

Emotional appeals

Rumors

Personal beliefs

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What role does reason play in developing a strong argument in writing?

Reason provides emotional support for the points made in the argument.

Reason provides logical and rational support for the points made in the argument.

Reason has no impact on developing a strong argument in writing.

Reasoning in writing only confuses the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does identifying the purpose of your argument help in writing an effective piece?

It provides clarity and focus, guides the selection of evidence and supporting points, and helps to tailor the language and tone to the intended audience.

It has no impact on the quality of the writing

It confuses the writer and makes the argument less effective

It limits the writer's creativity and originality

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Explain the difference between the purpose of an argumentative essay and the purpose of a narrative essay.

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to describe a personal experience, while the purpose of a narrative essay is to convince the reader to take a specific action.

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to provide a detailed analysis of a topic, while the purpose of a narrative essay is to inform the reader about a specific issue.

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view, while the purpose of a narrative essay is to tell a story or recount an event.

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to entertain the reader with a fictional story, while the purpose of a narrative essay is to present evidence and facts to support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a thesis statement and why is it important in argumentative writing?

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc. It is important in argumentative writing because it helps to establish the focus, direction, and purpose of the argument.

A thesis statement is only important in creative writing

A thesis statement is not important in argumentative writing

A thesis statement is a long, detailed summary of the main point or claim of an essay

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

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