Argumentative Writing Thesis

A THESIS STATEMENT in the introduction should include how many REASONS to the given question that is being discussed in your paper?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the author's purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• Entertain the reader with a story

• Argue for/against a topic

• Describe using the five senses

A synonym for ARGUMENTATIVE writing is...

• Informational Writing

• Expository Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: A writer SHOULD include what information in the BODY of an argumentative paper? (Three items - Think of an ACE response)

• Topic Sentence with Reason

• Citation

• Explanation

• Thesis Statement

Which of the following best describes a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• A general statement about the topic

• A list of facts supporting the argument

• A clear stance on a specific issue that can be argued against

• A question that the essay will answer

True or False: A thesis statement states your position on the topic AND sets up the structure for your paper for an Argumentative Essay.

• True

• False

For argumentative writing, your thesis statement...

• Must be unbiased (no personal opinions)

• Must be three sentences long

• States your opinion and needs to be strong

• Does not need to be backed up by evidence

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• To list all the sources that will be used

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To outline every argument that will be made

• To present the main argument of the essay

Your thesis statement should give your reader a clear idea of what you are going to discuss in your essay.

• True

• False

What is WRONG with the following if used as a thesis statement:

• There's nothing wrong, this is a good thesis!

• It ignores that there are two sides of the argument

• It doesn't make an argument

• All of these