Argument Essay Task Review

I should expect to read all ____ texts before I start writing about what position I am going to take on the assigned topic.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.W.11-12.8

CCSS.W.11-12.7

Of the texts provided, students must use at least ___ of the texts in their written response.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.W.11-12.8

Which of the following statements is true?

• I can write about both sides of the issue if I can't choose just one side.

• I must choose a side and provide evidence that my side is the strongest.

• I must summarize which articles are affirming the position, and the articles that are negating it.

• If I don't love the topic, I can choose to write an argument about whatever I do love.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.4

Which of the following option(s) is/are considered a deal breaker? (That means you cannot pass if you do not include these elements.)

• a counterclaim

• use at least 3 texts

• include a central idea

• include a writing strategy

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

Which of the following items are required in this essay?

• use of all 4 texts

• use of at least 3 texts

• counterclaim

• in text citations

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.W.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

The side I should choose is:

• the one my teacher likely agrees with

• the one that goes along with my morals

• the one my teacher likely disagrees with

• the one that has the most evidence to write about

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

The minimum length for this essay is:

• 2-3 paragraphs

• no more than 4 paragraphs

• 5 paragraphs

• 1 large paragraph is fine

Which of the following is a longer way to say "counterclaim"?

• distinguish from opposing claims

• clearly establish a claim

• make a thesis statement

• prove your position

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

Which of the following is true for the task instructions?

• they are the same every time

• they are different every time

• they have new hints every time

• they are always unclear and confusing

When authors in the exemplars cited information that was not from direct quotations they did so because:

• they cheated

• it's proper to cite paraphrased info

• they didn't realize it wasn't a direct quote

• they actually didn't do this

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1