Argumentative Writing Quiz

A thesis statement is NOT... 

• the main point of the essay
• the main argument of the essay
• a summary
• opinion + reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis
• introduces the big idea of the essay
• starts with a hook
• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

a viewpoint that opposes your main argument

• supporting details
• transitions
• links
• counterarguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

In the rebuttal, you need to think of answers for what arugment?

• yours

• The counter argument (the argument that goes against yours)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is your last paragraph called

• intro

• evidence

• conclusion

• argument

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.3E

How many paragraphs total should be in your argumentative essay?

• three

• six

• four

• five

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Thesis

• Reasons

• Claim

How do you start a thesis statement?

• By stating your claim

• With a rebuttal

• Talking about the counterclaim

• Introducing your topic