Argument Essays

Introduction of evidence is . . .

• when you state the topic

• when you provide context for your direct quotation

• when you insert a direct quotation in your paragraph

• where you end your paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What comes after your quoted evidence?

• more evidence

• conclusion

• explanation

• topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What must be in your ToSee body paragraphs? (Choose all that apply)

• Topic sentence giving a reason to support your argument

• Evidence to prove your argument

• An elaboration of the evidence explaining how the evidence proves your claim

• The counterclaim telling what others believe and their evidence.

What is a claim/argument? (Choose the BEST option)

• The evidence in an essay.

• The author's main idea.

• The author's opinion/viewpoint that he/she wants others to believe.

What acronym is used for argument writing?

• ToSee

• ToSee + C

What is the counterclaim?

• A paragraph that addresses the other side of the argument

• A paragraph that summarizes your writing

• A paragraph that states your reasons and evidence to support your argument

Where is the argument/claim located at in the essay?

• In the thesis of the introduction and conclusion

• In each body paragraph

• in the counterclaim

What is the purpose of the conclusion?

• To give your evidence in support of your claim/argument.

• To introduce your claim/argument.

• The restate your claim/argument/thesis.

A thesis statement must be ...

• interesting

• complicated

• debatable

• short

Select the best thesis statement from the following samples.

• Should college athletes be paid?

• In certain circumstances, college athletes may need to be paid.

• Division 1 college athletes should be paid by their universities.

• I think there's some merit to the question that student-athletes should be compensated depending on the particular circumstance.