Tursi 7th Grade ELA Argumentative Writing ELA.7.C.1.3

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have at a minimum?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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

• To summarize the main points

• To present the counterargument

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide supporting evidence

What does the conclusion paragraph of an argumentative essay contain?

• A restatement of the thesis and a concluding statement

• A new claim to support the argument

• A summary of the body paragraphs without restating the thesis

• An introduction of a new topic for future discussion

What is the role of Body Paragraph #3 in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce the first reason supporting the claim

• To introduce an opposing claim and provide a turn-back

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To restate the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for writing a lead in an introductory paragraph?

• Quote by a famous person

• Anecdote

• Detailed analysis

• Strong statement

What should the thesis statement in an essay do?

• Address the argument and prove the claim

• Provide a summary of the essay's main points

• Offer a counterargument to the main argument

• List all the sources and references for the essay

Which key words are suggested to form the thesis statement?

• Reasons, Benefits, Advantages or Disadvantages

• Facts, Opinions, Myths or Legends

• Hypothesis, Theories, Models or Frameworks

• Arguments, Counterarguments, Evidence or Examples

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• To provide a statistic to support the thesis

• To introduce a reason people should be convinced by the argument

• To conclude the argument of the essay

• To bridge the evidence with the argument's claim

What is the purpose of writing a counterclaim or counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• To show that you are biased towards a particular point of view

• To prove that you fully understand the topic and have considered the opposition

• To confuse the reader with multiple viewpoints

• To weaken your original argument

What is the function of the "turn-back" in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce a new argument

• To agree with the counterargument

• To return to the original argument and refute the opposing claim

• To provide additional support for the counterargument