Introduction to Argumentative

What is a hook?

• A piece of evidence to support your position

• Your position on a topic

• A reflection on the topic or why the topic is important

• A sentence meant to draw the reader in

What three things should be in an argumentative intro paragraph?

• Resounding Thought

• Thesis Statement

• Background Information

• Topic Sentence

• Hook

What kind(s) of hooks are okay for argumentative intro paragraphs?

• Paint a Picture

• Action

• Dialogue

• Interesting Fact

• Question/Quote

What is an argumentative thesis statement?

• Information about the setting

• Claim and three reasons that support the claim

• Things the reader should know before reading your essay

• A sentence meant to draw the reader in

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to:

• Persuade the reader to agree with your point of view by using facts.

• Persuade readers to argue with others.

• Describe a situation.

• Inform the reader of a controversial topic.

Think of the thesis formula. Which of the following is using the correct formula?

• Students should wear uniforms.

• I agree because it is important, they’re nice, and cheap.

• Students should wear uniforms because it is important to maintain order on school grounds, they maintain a professional atmosphere, and they save people money.

• Yes, I think students should wear uniforms for various reasons. These reasons include, money, time, and safety.

In order, select the parts of an intro paragraph:

• Hook, brief background, thesis

• Thesis, hook, brief background

• Brief background, thesis, hook

• Brief background, hook, thesis

What is the first thing you need to analyze when you read your prompt?

• Whether its argumentative or informative

• The audience

• The question

To support your position, you must use _________.

• Literary Evidence

• Strong verbs

• A Hook

• Thesis

What is a claim? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis

• quotations from a source

• the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 

• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention