Argumentative Writing Essay Structure Review

What is the first component of an argumentative essay?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Counterargument

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What is included in an introductory paragraph within an Argumentative Essay?

• • Hook, 

  • Background Information,

  • Introduce the issue, and a

  • Thesis: position on issue + 2 reasons why

• Only Background Information

• Just a thesis

• Concluding remarks and summary

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the sources

• To state the main argument or claim

• To introduce the topic

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Where does the thesis statement typically go in the introduction?

• In the conclusion
• In the middle of the body paragraphs
• In a separate document
• At the end of the introduction

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

How many paragraphs are typically found in the body of an argumentative essay?

• only one paragraph

• Two or three

• Three to five

• It varies depending on the argument, but at least two paragraphs is best.

What is the function of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• To provide additional support for the thesis

• To refute opposing viewpoints

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Which paragraph should the counterargument be included within an argumentative essay typically?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph One

• Body Paragraph Two

• Conclusion Paragraph

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is the correct order of Body Paragraph One in an Argumentative Writing Essay?

• Chronological Order

• • Position + Reason 1,

  • Supporting evidence that is blended into writing,

  • 2 sentence explanation,

  • Transition + Supporting evidence that is blended into writing,

  • 2 sentence explanation, and a

  • Concluding sentence

• • Transition + Position + Reason 2,

  • Supporting evidence that is blended into writing,

  • 2 sentence explanation,

  • Counterargument,

  • Evidence to disprove counter argument that is blended,

  • Explanation, and a 

  • Concluding sentence

• The order does not matter as long as it supports the argument

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is a common strategy for concluding an argumentative essay?

• Introducing a new argument

• Call to Action and/or Summarizing your thesis in a new way

• Summarizing the Counterargument

• Listing the sources

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

What is the correct order of Body Paragraph TWO in an Argumentative Writing Essay?

• • Hook 

  • Background Information

  • Introduce the issue

  • Thesis: position on issue + 2 reasons why

• • Summary of main points

  • Call to action or solution to support argument

• • Transition + Position + Reason 2

  • Supporting evidence that is blended into writing

  • 2 sentence explanation

  • Counterargument

  • Evidence to disprove counter argument that is blended

  • Explanation 

  • Concluding sentence

• • Position + Reason 1

  • Supporting evidence that is blended into writing

  • 2 sentence explanation

  • Transition + Supporting evidence that is blended into writing

  • 2 sentence explanation

  • Concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C