Argumentative Essay

What is the primary purpose of the hook in an argumentative essay's introduction?

• To list the references

• To present the main argument

• To summarize the essay

• To grab the reader's attention

In your own words, what is the purpose of a thesis statement?

What is important to include when using someone else's work as evidence?

• A summary

• An in-text citation

• A personal opinion

• A counter argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should follow the counter argument?

• A rebuttal

• A hook

• A new thesis statement

• A conclusion

What is the function of a counter argument in an argumentative essay?

• To oppose the thesis and add credibility

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new evidence

• To provide additional support to the thesis

What is required in the reference list of an argumentative essay?

• A summary of the essay

• Only book sources

• Alphabetized list of all sources

• Only web sources

How confident are you in your understanding of the elements of an argumentative essay?

• Very confident

  (Ok, lets do this!

  Remember, its always

  ok to support your

  classmates!)

• Somewhat confident

  (Cool! Now lets work

  toward "very confident")

• Not very confident

  (Dont worry if this is

  your answer, I got your

  back!)

• Complete lack of

  confidence

  (This is ok! We will work

  on this.)