Analyzing Elements of Argumentative Essay Writing

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To describe a process or event

• To narrate a personal experience

• To explain how to perform a task

• To persuade with evidence on a claim

What should always be included in the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• A personal opinion

• A counter claim

• A conclusion

• A thesis statement

Which of the following is a key element found in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

• A hook

• A counter claim

• A summary of the essay

• Supporting evidence

Which element is not necessarily included in every conclusion of an argumentative essay?

• Restatement of the thesis

• A proposed solution

• Summary of key points

• A personal anecdote

What color is used to mark the thesis statement in the color-coding activity?

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Red

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the color-coding activity, what does the light blue box represent?

• Background information

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

• Supporting evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the topic of the sample argumentative essay used in the activity?

• School uniforms

• Online education

• Sports in school

• Global warming

What technique is demonstrated for adjusting the size of the color-coding boxes?

• Using a color wheel

• Resizing manually

• Dragging and dropping

• Copying and pasting

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What should you do if you are unsure about the elements of the essay during the activity?

• Stop the activity

• Continue and try to identify as much as you can

• Only focus on the elements you know

• Guess without checking

What does the conclusion paragraph of an argumentative essay typically include?

• A new argument

• A restatement of the thesis

• Introduction of new evidence

• Detailed descriptions