Argumentative Introductions

What is a counter-argument?

• The same argument that the writer is trying to get across.

• An argument that you make in order to stay up later on the weekends.

• It sits on countertops

• The opposite argument of the writer

What is usually the first sentence of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion? Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Hook

• Background information

• Claim

• Evidence

What goes in your introduction

• claim

• evidence

• conclusion

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch

Which sentences tells us what the essay will discuss specifically?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

Introductions contain ______________

• Hook

• Quote from the text

• Bridge

• Thesis

The first sentence of an introduction

• Claim

• Bridge

• Hook

• Thesis

What belongs in the introduction / opening of an argumentative essay?

• Hook, Background information, Reasons, Thesis Statement

• Hook, Background Info, Evidence

• Hook, Background information, thesis statement