WorksheetsUnit 1, Springboard, Grade 9, MLA Argumentative Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are 3 parts of an introduction?
Evidence, explanation, clincher
Topic Sentence, evidence, explanation
Hook, background, thesis
What is a counterclaim?
The most convincing reason on the other side of an argument.
Evidence for the claim.
Topic, opinion and thesis.
What is a refute?
The background to an argument.
Topic, opinion and 3 reasons.
Your rebuttal or why you are still right after considering a counterclaim.
What are the parts of a thesis?
Intro, background and thesis.
Counterclaim, refute, and evidence.
Logos, Pathos and Ethos
Topic, Opinion and 3 reasons to support claim.
What are 3 parts of the rhetorical triangle?
Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.
Aristotle, Logos and Ethos
Emotions, Logic and evidence
Define Logos
Emotions
Qualifications of Speaker
Logic, Reasoning, Graphs,
Define Pathos
Emotions or feelings
Logic or reasoning
Qualifications of the speaker
Define Ethos
Emotions and feelings
Logic
Qualifications of the speaker
What is the clincher?
The first sentence in the introduction.
Explanation of evidence.
Last sentence of essay, wrapping everything up in a satisfying way.
What does MLA stand for?
My Language Association
Ms Laila Argument
Modern Language Association
Select the correct parenthetical citation
According to an article in Forbes, "2/3 of college graduates have debt" (Denhart).
According to an article in Forbes, " 2/3 of college graduates have debt."
(Denhart) article states that 2/3 of college graduates have debt.
What should always follow evidence in a paragraph?
Restatement of thesis.
Topic sentence.
Explanation of evidence.
True of False. Transition words should be in every paragraph
True
False
True/False Key word is the last word in the work cited.
False, Key word is the first word
True, Key word is the last word.
True/False The first choice for parenthetical citation is the title of the article in quotes.
True
False
What is the correct line spacing for a MLA paper?
Single spaced
1.5 spaced
Double spaced
What needs to be included in the heading of a MLA paper?
Name, Teachers Name, Class + Period, Date
Name, Class, and Date
Name and date
Name, Parent's name, Class + Period, Date
What needs to be included in your header?
Teacher's Name + Date
Student's Last Name + page #
Student's First and Last Name + Page #
Title + Page #
True/False Only sources referenced in paper should appear in work cited
True
False
Which statement is a better example of formal writing?
You should go to college because you will earn more money.
An individual should attend college because they will earn more money.
