Argumentative Essay Questions

In an argumentative essay, what two components will your thesis include?

• claim + counterargument

• counter-argument + claim

• claim + reasons why

• counter-argument + reasons why

Which is NOT a claim?

Topic: Which pet is the best?

• ,because they are cute and fluffy.

• Cats are the best,

• Dogs are the best,

• Snakes are the best,

The ​ (a)   is the opposing side's view on the topic.

• counter-argument
• thesis
• supporting statement
• main argument
• conclusion
• claim

Match the correct definition with the correct term

• statements that says something is true

• hook/concession

• 1st sentence of intro. that lures people

• claim

• words that move you to the next point

• counter-argument/rebuttal

• opposite's side view

• thesis

• claim and reasons that support it

• transition

Reorder the following:

Argumentative Essay Structure--->

• Body Paragraph 2

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraph 1

• Introduction

What is missing from this thesis?

Topic: Should students have to pay for their school meals?

Thesis: The reasons why are that it is not fair to student who are economically-disadvantaged and reduces students' academic achievement.

• thesis

• claim

• reasons that support claim

• counter-argument

What is missing in this thesis?

Topic: Should the government be able to access someone's private data?

Thesis: The government should not be able to access someone's private data.

• Thesis

• Claim

• Reasons that support claim

• Counter-argument

What would be the counter-argument for this topic?

Should children be forced to eat healthy food?

Your claim: Children should not be forced to eat healthy food.

• Children should not be forced to eat healthy food.

• Children should be forced to eat healthy food.

• Children will be less likely to try it in the future

• It can lead to children becoming rebellious.

Place the correct key components that make up the first paragraph of an argumentative essay.

a

b

c

d

Counter-Argument/Rebuttal

Hook/Concession

Introduction

Thesis/Claim

Create your own claim using this topic:

Should students be forced to school during the summer?