Persuasive Writing Nov 11-15

Facts or information that provide support are called:

• evidence
• data
• statistics
• hypotheses

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The _____ states what the writer will attempt to prove in the essay.

• claim

• body text
• introduction paragraph
• conclusion statement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

_____ is the explanation of how and why the evidence supports the claim.

• Reasoning

• Claim
• Evidence
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Why is a thesis statement so important in writing?

• It clearly explains the main idea and

  helps readers to better understand what

  the piece of writing is all about.

• It introduces the most critical facts and

  details of the information to be

  discussed.

Which of the following statements best defines the main idea of an essay?

• It is the key concept being expressed or

  examined.

• It is the first sentence in the first

  paragraph.

Where are topic sentences generally found in writing? Why?

• At the end of a paragraph.
• In the middle of a sentence.
• At the beginning of a paragraph.
• Only in the introduction of an essay.

How many sentences should be used to

summarize the main reasons and evidence

at the end of a persuasive essay?

• 1 sentence
• 4 to 5 sentences
• 6 sentences or more
• 2 to 3 sentences

Which of the following elements

should be restated in the last paragraph of a

persuasive essay?

• Main ideas

• New information

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

• To summarize a topic for the reader.
• To entertain the reader with a story.
• To convince the reader of a specific viewpoint or argument.
• To provide a detailed analysis of a subject.

Why is a consequence statement crucial in the

conclusion section of a persuasive

essay?

• A consequence statement is crucial because it emphasizes the importance of the argument and its potential impact.
• It serves only to restate the thesis without adding new information.
• A consequence statement is unnecessary and can confuse the reader.
• A consequence statement is only relevant in the introduction section.