Argumentative Writing REVIEW - Independent Classwork Only

Where is the thesis statement included in an argumentative essay?

 

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

True or False: Thesis statements are like movie trailers because they provide an overview/sneak peak of what to expect.

• True

• False

Which of the following could be a topic of an argumentative essay?

• If Rhode Island is the smallest state

• If children should be allowed to play violent video games

The claim is...

• How the writer researches information for the paper

• The stance/position the writer has taken

• What the writer disagrees with

How many reasons are typically found in a thesis statement?

• 0

• 1-3

• 4-6

What is the underlined element of this thesis statement?

• Topic

• Claim

• Reason

What is the underlined element of this thesis statement?

• Topic

• Claim

• Reason

What is the underlined element of this thesis statement?

• Topic

• Claim

• Reason

What is the underlined element of this thesis statement?

• Topic

• Claim

• Reason

What is the underlined element of this thesis statement?

• Topic

• Claim

• Reason