
Understanding Argumentative Essays
Authored by Brennan Zito
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?
To provide a summary of the essay
To state the main argument or claim of the essay
To list all the sources that will be used
To introduce the topic in a general way
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1A
CCSS.W.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the structure of an argumentative essay?
Introduction, claim, conclusion
Introduction, body paragraphs with reasons and evidence, conclusion
Claim, arguments, evidence, conclusion
Introduction, claims without evidence, conclusion
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CCSS.W.7.1A
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an argumentative essay, what role do the body paragraphs play?
They restate the claim in different words.
They provide personal anecdotes that support the claim.
They present the main reasons and evidence to support the claim.
They offer a summary of the essay's main points.
Tags
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.W.7.1C
CCSS.W.7.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify the claim in an argumentative essay?
It is the first sentence of the first paragraph.
It is usually found at the end of the introduction paragraph.
It is the title of the essay.
It is repeated in every paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of a strong argument in an argumentative essay?
It is based on personal opinion.
It includes evidence from credible sources.
It restates common knowledge.
It appeals to emotions without providing evidence.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1A
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.W.7.9B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to analyze evidence in an argumentative essay?
To make the essay longer
To demonstrate how the evidence supports the argument
To list all the sources available on the topic
To provide a biography of the authors of the sources
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key element of a strong conclusion in an argumentative essay?
Introducing a new argument
Restating the claim in a new way and summarizing the main supporting reasons
Providing new evidence not discussed in the body paragraphs
Asking questions for the reader to think about
Tags
CCSS.W.7.1E
CCSS.W.7.2F
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