Argumentative Essay Lesson

Which of these is a strong thesis?

• Some people think that exotic animals should not be banned as pets.
• Exotic animals should be banned as pets because they are hard to care for, do not belong in our environment, and many will die.
• I believe that exotic animals should be banned as pets.

You should use evidence from an article to support a claim.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which of these is a strong thesis?

• Many Americans think that illegal immigrants should not receive in-state tuition.
• Illegal immigrants should receive in-state tuition because many are here for a better life, America is a land for anyone willing to try, and .
• Some people think that illegal immigrants should not receive in-state tuition.

How many reasons do you need to support a claim?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is a counterclaim?

• An opinion that appears in the introduction.
• It's a common opinion against a claim.
• Putting something in your own words.

What is a rebuttal?

• Tells why the counterclaim is wrong.
• An opinion that appears in the introduction.
• Supports the counterclaim.

The claim/thesis appears in the

• 1st paragraph
• 2nd paragraph
• 3rd paragraph
• Last paragraph

Which of these is NOT a strong claim?

• Pennies should not be a form of currency.
• Pennies should be a form of currency.
• Some people think that pennies should not be a form of currency.

The counterclaim appears in the...

• 1st body paragraph.
• 2nd body paragraph.
• Conclusion.
• last body paragraph.

Which of these is NOT a strong claim?

• Some people think that schools should not have a dress code.
• Schools should not have a dress code.
• Schools should have a dress code.