Essay Structure Worksheet

Which of these belongs in the introduction of an essay?

• Evidence and examples

• A thesis statement

• A counterargument

• A conclusion

What is a topic sentence?

• The last sentence in an essay

• A sentence that introduces evidence

• The first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main idea

• A sentence that talks about the other side’s opinion

Where does a counterargument usually go in an essay?

• In the introduction

• In the first body paragraph

• Before the conclusion

• In the thesis statement

What should you include after your topic sentence?

• Another topic sentence

• Evidence that supports your point

• Your thesis statement again

• The conclusion

Which is a good way to start a counterargument?

• A) "I think that..."

• B) "In conclusion..."

• C) "Some people believe..."

• D) "My thesis is..."

The purpose of a conclusion is:

• to introduce new topics

• to summarize the main points

• to provide background information

• to present unrelated facts

Which of these is NOT a good thesis statement?

• A) "School uniforms help students focus on learning."

• B) "Fast food is unhealthy because it contains too much fat and sugar."

• C) "There are many schools in the world."

• D) "Social media is harmful for teenagers because it causes sleep problems."

What comes after you present a counterargument?

• The conclusion

• Another counterargument

• Your response to the counterargument

• A new thesis

Which is the best order for an argumentative essay?

• Thesis, evidence, topic sentences, conclusion

• Introduction, body paragraphs, counterargument, conclusion

• Thesis, counterargument, evidence, introduction

• Introduction, counterargument, body paragraphs, conclusion

Which transition word would you use to introduce your FINAL argument?

• First

• Furthermore

• Finally

• For example