Identifying Parts of an Argumentative Essay

This video tutorial teaches how to identify and label the key components of a persuasive essay, including the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, and elaboration. It explains the purpose of persuasive writing, which is to convince the reader of the author's opinion using evidence. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to label each part of an essay, emphasizing the importance of a clear thesis statement and well-supported arguments.

What are the different types of writing mentioned in the lesson?

• Poetic, Dramatic, Expository

• Technical, Analytical, Reflective

• Creative, Informative, Persuasive

• Descriptive, Narrative, Expository

What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

• To get the reader to agree with the author's opinion

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a process

Which part of the essay states the author's opinion?

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

What do body paragraphs in a persuasive essay contain?

• Unrelated information

• A summary of the essay

• Supporting evidence

• The author's opinion

What should you label the thesis statement with?

• TS

• SD

• E

• TH

What does a topic sentence do?

• Introduces the essay

• Restates the argument from the subpoint

• Provides supporting details

• Explains the evidence

Where are supporting details found?

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

What is the purpose of elaboration in a persuasive essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To explain the supporting details

• To summarize the essay

• To restate the thesis

What happens if an author fails to include elaboration?

• The thesis statement is unclear

• The reader has to make inferences

• The supporting details are incorrect

• The essay becomes too long

What are the four parts you need to label in a persuasive essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References

• Thesis, Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Elaboration

• Argument, Counterargument, Evidence, Conclusion

• Opinion, Evidence, Conclusion, Summary