Unit 2: Parts of an Argumentative Essay

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a process.

An argumentative essay should include a clear thesis statement. Which part of the essay usually contains this statement?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a claim or thesis in a speech or writing?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform the audience about unrelated topics

• To state what you want your audience to think, believe, or do and why

• To confuse the audience.

Fill in the blank: A claim or thesis is often supported by reasons such as '_____' to explain why the audience should think, believe, or do something.

• A) Due to, because

• B) However, although

• C) Furthermore, moreover

• D) Nevertheless, despite

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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What does the term 'context' refer to in understanding an idea?

• The main idea

• Background information

• The conclusion

• The introduction.

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Context includes the _______ that shows the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE.

• main idea

• background picture

• conclusion

• introduction

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Which of the following is considered a type of evidence?

• Opinions

• Facts

• Assumptions

• Beliefs

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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Fill in the blank: _______ from experts is a type of evidence.

• Words

• Opinions

• Assumptions

• Beliefs

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What information should be included when citing a source?

• A) Author, title, publication, date

• B) Author, title, page number

• C) Author, date, page number

• D) Title, publication, page number

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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Fill in the blank: According to the image, a source includes the author, title, publication, and ____.

• A) Page number

• B) Date

• C) Editor

• D) URL

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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