Argumentative Essay

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

Transition words help the essay flow from one idea to the next. An example of a transition word is

• Therefore

• And

• But

• Why

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

Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal?

• School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.

• Uniforms would not only save time but also would eliminate the stress often associated with this chore.

• However, as stated previously, school is a place to learn, not flaunt wealth and fashion.

• In conclusion, there are many well documented benefits of implementing mandatory school uniforms for students.

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

• In conclusion,

• In my opinion,

• According to the text,

• In other words,

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis

• develop an introduction

• outline your entire essay

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• logical reasoning

• relevant evidence

• supporting ideas

• bias opinions

Where in the essay should a thesis or BIG claim statement appear?

• introduction

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph