Argumentative Essay

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

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim

Which of these transitions would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

• However

• Also

• Similarly

• In conclusions

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

• In conclusion,

• According to the text,

• In my opinion,

• In other words,

Which thesis sentence is written correctly?

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar. Donald Trump has appointed ineffective people into important positions. He has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• First off, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful. He is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• Shows that you are smart.

• Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

• Shows that only your opinion matters.

• Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

What is the structure of body paragraph #1?

• Topic sentence (claim #1), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Topic sentence (claim #2), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph

Using evidence to support your claim makes your ideas ____________.

• right

• wrong

• weaker

• stronger

When you write evidence in your essay, what punctuation do you need to have to show that it came from the text?

• exclamation marks

• quotation marks

• apostrophes

• period

How many pieces of evidence should be included in EACH body paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6