Argument Essay

Argument Essay

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English

8th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.8.1, RI.3.5, RI.8.8

+6

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David Portelles

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which topic idea is best for an argument essay?

Fortnite is better than Minecraft

Cats vs Dogs

Schools should not assign homework

Arizona is better than California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which answer defines the term COUNTERCLAIM as it applies to argument writing?

It is the opposing side of an argument.

It is the strongest claim in an argument.

It refers to facts and statistics writers use to support arguments.

It is when one person claims a part of the kitchen counter.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your opinion, or stance, in an argument is called the...

evidence

claim

counterclaim

rebuttal

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An argument essay must include...

(Choose TWO)

reasons

pictures

lots of opinions

evidence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT the best form of evidence?

a quote from an expert

your dad's opinion

statistics from a reputable online source

government definitions or statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of a credible source?

written anonymously

written 10 years ago

written recently by experts on the subject

full of opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement?

How can a four day school week help students and their families?

A four-day school week is ideal because it would allow students more time to study, rest, and help around their home.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement?

Schools should enforce a dress code, because having a dress code results in reduced social conflicts and a more serious learning environment.

Many schools enforce a dress code and here is why.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is how you grab your reader's attention in the first paragraph.

claim/thesis

warrant

counterclaim

hook