Understanding Argumentative Essay Structure

The video tutorial explains how to identify and color-coordinate the parts of an argumentative essay. It covers the structure of an essay, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The tutorial provides detailed guidance on identifying hooks, summaries, claims, premises, evidence, and justifications. It also discusses how to address counterclaims and refutations. The video concludes with instructions on writing a conclusion and summarizing evidence effectively.

What are the three main parts of an argumentative essay?

• Body, Evidence, Conclusion

• Introduction, Thesis, Summary

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Hook, Claim, Justification

What is the purpose of the hook in an introduction paragraph?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To grab the reader's attention

• To state the conclusion

Which part of the introduction provides background information?

• Claim

• Justification

• Summary

• Hook

What is the claim in an argumentative essay?

• A question posed to the reader

• A summary of the evidence

• A counterargument

• The main argument or stance

What is the first part of a body paragraph?

• Evidence

• Introduction to evidence

• Justification

• Premise

What does the introduction to evidence in a body paragraph do?

• Summarizes the essay

• Leads up to the evidence

• Provides background information

• Presents the main argument

What is the role of evidence in a body paragraph?

• To support the premise

• To refute the counterclaim

• To introduce the topic

• To conclude the essay

What is the purpose of justification in a body paragraph?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To explain the evidence

• To introduce the premise

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• An opposing viewpoint

• A conclusion

• The main argument

• A summary of evidence

How is a counterclaim typically introduced?

• With a summary

• With an opposing premise

• With evidence

• With a question