What is a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is a clear and concise sentence that presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is a summary of the essay's main points.

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is a question that the essay seeks to answer.

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is a statement of personal opinion.

What is a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

Opposing viewpoint with supporting evidence or reasoning

A personal opinion without any evidence or reasoning.

Agreement with supporting evidence or reasoning.

A summary of the main points in the essay.

Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

To strengthen the writer's own argument and show consideration for different perspectives.

To confuse the reader and make the essay more interesting.

To avoid addressing opposing viewpoints and strengthen the writer's argument.

To show bias and disregard for different perspectives.

What is supporting evidence in an argumentative essay?

Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions

Why is it important to include supporting evidence in an argumentative essay?

To add credibility and strengthen the writer's claims.

To show off the writer's vocabulary and language skills.

To make the essay longer and meet the word count requirement.

To confuse the reader and make the essay more interesting.

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

To introduce new evidence and counterarguments.

To present personal opinions and anecdotes.

To provide background information and context.

The best recipes for clam chowder all include onions and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf complements the onion’s strong flavor. This paragraph best supports the statement that

onions and bay leaves go well with clams.

onions were once thought to be poisonous.

bay leaves are essential in many soups.

clam chowder is very nutritious

One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, the psychological insights he portrays in both male and female characters are amazing even today. This paragraph best supports the statement that

people today are interested in Shakespeare’s work because of the characters

Shakespeare’s characters are more interesting than fictional characters today

academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare’s work.

New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction to occur. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much- needed program."

Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay. Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

How can you identify relevant text passages in a given piece of writing?

Look for key words, phrases, and ideas related to the topic, pay attention to headings and topic sentences, and skim or scan the text.

Focus only on the conclusion of the text

Ignore any formatting or headings in the text

Read the text backwards to find relevant information

Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6).

Polar bears live in the Arctic in the cold aquatic environment with ice, snow and water. They swim and hunt seals in the Arctic Ocean. Polar bears have large front paws that are partially webbed, strong claws on all four paws and a thick layer of fur. Question-- Why are polar bears are able to survive in their natural environment? Identify the claim.

Polar bears are able to survive in their natural environment because they have adaptations.

Their claws also allow them to catch seals and their fur keeps them warm in the cold environment.

This is important because adaptations are characteristics that allow an animal to survive in its environment.

Their webbed paws allow them to swim through the water to catch seals.

Getting food and staying war are both necessary for an animal to live.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online .

Question: How does allowing employees to telecommute impact businesses? Answer: Allowing employees to telecommute causes businesses to see gains in productivity. The article mentions that studies "have shown that those who work from home put in longer hours." Choose the best explanation sentence to finish the answer above.

Because the telecommuting workers are spending more time on their work, the company will see more work getting done.

Working at home causes employees to produce more.

These studies prove that businesses that give workers the option of telecommuting will have more productivity from those workers.

Select the best evidence to support this claim: High school students should wear school uniforms.

At one school where students were recently required to wear uniforms, student attendance increased 25%, and the drop-out rate decreased by 10%.

One student reported that wearing their own clothes gives them a way to express their personal style.

"Mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants. Plant cells have a cell wall and a large water storage compartment. Animal cells do not have a cell wall, and they only have a small water storage compartment. When you look at mushroom cells under a microscope, you can see that they have no cell wall." Which of the following would make the best reasoning statement?

Because mushroom cells are more similar to animal cells than plant cells, mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants.

Even though mushrooms come out of the ground like plants, they are actually more like animals.

There are more than 14,000 different kinds of mushrooms.

Mushrooms don't look like animals, but they are more closely related to animals than plants.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk. What text-based evidence supports your inference?

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention,

Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in.

The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window.

Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk. What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.

She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.

She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

It was placed on the endangered species list

It was dying out because of pesticides

Barcelona soccer club is suing Neymar for 10 million for breach of contract as they want him to return the bonus he was paid when he signed a new five-year deal just nine months before joining Paris St Germain soccer club, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.The Catalans are asking for an additional 10 percent payment due to a delay in their demands being met. "Barcelona have taken these actions in defense of their interests, after Neymar's contract was rescinded just a few months after he signed on until 2021," a club statement said. Answer the following question: How do you know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their soccer team?

I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because according to the article Neymar signed a contract with the team.

I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because they made him sign a contract.

I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because Neymar is a great player.

I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because he signed a contract until 2021.

Last year, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spent the offseason as a second string backup, and wide receiver Dez Bryant was recovering from an injury, and the two of them didn’t spent a lot of the offseason practicing together. This year has been different. Prescott says he and Prescott have better chemistry now because they have had more practice time together. “He has been healthy all offseason, so that chemistry has grown,” Prescott said, via the Dallas Morning News . “He’s been a guy that his ears are wide open, wanting to know what I’m thinking, and I want to know what he’s thinking. It’s just been back and forth of just talking and doing it out there on the field and it’s only growing.” Answer the following question: Were Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant close last offseason?

Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were not close last offseason because according to the author Dak Prescott was a backup and Dez Bryant was injured.

Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were close last offseason because according to the text they have had more time to practice together.

Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were close last offseason because they worked together.

Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were not close last offseason because they did not work together.

Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6).

Opinion: The U.S. should spend money on space travel and going to mars. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

Space travel may be needed to save humans in the future

We can learn more about the universe and how earth was formed

Eng 10 2.1 Summative review

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Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

Hook

Claim

Summarize the Issue

Evidence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

to persuade the reader

to tell an interesting story

to entertain the reader

to give information about a topic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

Introduction

Body Paragraph

Hook

Conclusion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.

To get your reader interested in your essay.

To share the authors opinion with the reader.

To provide facts to the reader.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

Restated argument, evidence and call to action.

Restated argument and call to action.

Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

Summary and call to action

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The topic sentence in the body paragraph is the _______ sentence.

First

Second

Middle

Last

Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes could all be used as:

reasons

thesis statements

evidence

claim

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