Argument Essays

1. 1. What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

2. 2. What is a claim/argument? (Choose the BEST option)

• The evidence in an essay.

• The author's main idea.

• The author's opinion/viewpoint that he/she wants others to believe.

3. 3. What acronym is used for argument writing?

• ToSee

• ToSee + C

4. 4. What must be in your ToSee body paragraphs? (Choose all that apply)

• Topic sentence giving a reason to support your argument

• Evidence to prove your argument

• An elaboration of the evidence explaining how the evidence proves your claim

• The counterclaim telling what others believe and their evidence.

5. 5. What is the counterclaim?

• A paragraph that addresses the other side of the argument

• A paragraph that summarizes your writing

• A paragraph that states your reasons and evidence to support your argument

6. 6. Where is the argument/claim located at in the essay?

• In the thesis of the introduction and conclusion

• In each body paragraph

• in the counterclaim

7. 7. What is the purpose of the conclusion?

• To give your evidence in support of your claim/argument.

• To introduce your claim/argument.

• The restate your claim/argument/thesis.