Argumentative Essay Guide

What is the first step in writing an argumentative essay according to the guide?

• Write the introduction

• Read the prompt

• Gather evidence

• Write the conclusion

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

In the introduction paragraph, what should the first sentence include?

• A question

• The type of writing

• The title and author

• A counterclaim

What is the purpose of the claim sentence in a body paragraph?

• To introduce the conclusion

• To state the paragraph's main idea

• To provide evidence

• To offer a counterclaim.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What does a "warrant" do?

• Explains why your text evidence is relevant.

• Explains what the point of the counterclaim is.

• Introduces evidence.

• Gives background information to the thesis.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Who is being accused of kidnapping Baby Lindbergh?

• Dr. John Condon

• Richard Hauptmann

• John Hauptmann

• Violet Sharpe

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: Evidence in a body paragraph should be incorporated into a sentence with your own words and should never stand _______.

• A) Together

• B) Alone

• C) In pairs

• D) In a group

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is NOT recommended in the conclusion paragraph?

• Restate the intro

• Wrap everything up

• Use 'In conclusion'

• Reword pieces of the intro.

What is one tip for writing the full essay?

• Use contractions

• Use slang

• Avoid 1st and 2nd person pronouns

• Use complex words.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What "big break" initially led them to Hauptmann?

• He bought the same wood from the ladder.

• They found the money in the walls.

• He used a $10 bill from the ransom money for gas.

• His friend, Isador Fisch died.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: The guide suggests that you should not _______ what the evidence says in your body paragraphs.

• A) Repeat

• B) Translate

• C) Ignore

• D) Highlight

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1