Argumentative Thesis Statement

A thesis statement makes how many points that correlate with the body paragraphs?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

This part of the argumentative essay makes up the central argument-the claim(s) that the rest of the essay will work to back up with evidence and analysis.

This part of the essay sets the context for the debate the essay weighs in on.

• Thesis statement

• Background

• Evidence

• Counter-evidence

The final sentence usually tries to capture the importance or originality of the argument in a strong, memorable statement.

• True

• False

• Partly true

• Somehow false

Rylee is writing a argumentative essay about school uniforms. Which answer BEST represents a strong thesis statement?

• School uniforms can be found in many environments like public and private schools.

• School uniforms have a negative impact on students because uniforms restrict individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable.

• School uniforms restrict individuality.

• School uniforms can be both good and bad.

When writing your THESIS STATEMENT, you should...

• use lots of big words.

• be sure to state your position clearly.

• just restate the prompt.

• provide instructions for how to read your essay.

The purpose of a persuasive or argumentative essay is to...

• to provide information to readers.

• to convince readers that a certain viewpoint is right.

• to paint a picture in words for readers.

• to tell a story.

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 

Which of the following is the best definition of an argumentative thesis statement?

• A statement that presents the main argument of an essay

• A question that the essay will answer

• A summary of the essay's main points

• A list of sources used in the essay

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

• To entertain the reader

• To present the writer's opinion

• To outline the main argument and guide the essay

• To provide background information