Argumentative Essay Guide

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

• Read the prompt

• Write a conclusion

• Write the intro

• Gather evidence

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

• A counterclaim

• A question

• The type of writing

• The title and author

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

• To introduce the conclusion

• To provide evidence

• To state the paragraph's main idea

• To offer a counterclaim

What does a "warrant" do?

• Explains why your text evidence is relevant

• Introduces evidence

• Gives background information to the thesis

• Explains what the point of the counterclaim is

Who is being accused of kidnapping Baby Lindbergh?

• John Hauptmann

• Dr. John Condon

• Richard Hauptmann

• Violet Sharpe

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

• Together

• In a group

• Alone

• In pairs

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

• Wrap everything up

• Reword pieces into intro

• Restate the intro

• Use 'in conclusion'

What is one tip for writing the full essay?

• Use contractions

• Avoid 2nd and 3rd person pronouns

• Use slang

• Use complex words

What "big break" initially led them to Hauptmann?

• His friend, Isador Fisch died.

• They found the money in the walls.

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

• He bought the same wood from the ladder.

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

• Translate

• Ignore

• Repeat

• Highlight