Argumentative Essay - Overview and Introduction

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To convince the reader to take action

• To get the reader to agree with your point of view on a particular topic

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side of an issue/topic is valid and deserves consideration

• To provide a narrative account of an event

What is the task described in the prompt?

• Compose an essay supporting the adoption of a four-day school week.

• Compose an essay taking a position against the adoption of a four-day school week.

• Write a report on the benefits of a traditional five-day school week.

• Create a presentation on improving student well-being.

What should the essay include according to the specific criteria indicated in the prompt?

• A clear thesis statement and evidence from non-credible sources.

• A clear thesis statement and evidence from credible sources.

• A counterclaim supporting the four-day school week.

• A summary of the debate about the educational system.

What additional element should the essay contain apart from the main argument?

• A counterclaim – the best argument against your argument.

• A detailed description of various school systems.

• A list of reasons for the adoption of a four-day school week.

• An analysis of the prompt without taking any position.

When writing an essay, how should you choose which side to argue for?

• Choose the side that aligns with your initial response.

• Choose the side that you can argue for most effectively.

• Choose the side that makes you really happy.

• Choose the side that is the least logical.

Why is the introductory paragraph especially important in an essay?

• It provides a summary of the essay's conclusion.

• It is the first impression that readers get of you.

• It contains all the references for the essay.

• It is usually the longest paragraph in the essay.

What should the introductory paragraph do for the reader?

• Confuse the reader to maintain suspense.

• Preview what the reader can expect to find in the paper.

• Present all the statistical data related to the essay topic.

• Introduce all characters involved in the essay narrative.

What is the purpose of the Hook in an introduction paragraph?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the main argument

• To generate interest in the topic

• To outline the main points of the essay

• To identify the topic and provide background information

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the Bridge do in an introduction paragraph?

• It concludes the argument presented in the essay

• It generates interest in the topic

• It identifies the topic or issue to be addressed and provides necessary background information

• It presents the writer's qualifications

Where is the thesis statement usually found in an essay?

• At the beginning of the body paragraphs

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• In the middle of the conclusion

• At the start of the abstract