WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 18mins
Argumentative Writing requires you to investigate a ______________________ topic.
well-known
controversial
agreeable
factual
True or False? One of the key differences between Argumentative Writing and Persuasive Writing is that Argumentative Writing presents both sides of the issue.
True
False
True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you can just give your opinion; you do not have to present facts or statistics.
True
False
True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you always should take a position for one side or the other.
True
False
Which characteristic is true of Argumentative Writing?
It persuades by appealing to the audience's emotion.
It relies on the character or credentials of the writer.
It is strictly emotion-based.
It convinces the audiences through explanation of the claim and evidence offered.
It may or may not present the opposing ideas of the issue.
Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the position taken by the writer?
claim
reason
evidence
counter-claim
rebuttal
Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the presentation of the opposing position?
claim
reason
evidence
counter-claim
rebuttal
Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the explanation of why the writer thinks their claim is true?
claim
reason
evidence
counter-claim
rebuttal
Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the refutation or response to the other side's argument?
claim
reason
evidence
counter-claim
rebuttal
Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the research (facts, statistics, quotations, surveys, etc.) that proves your claim?
claim
reason
evidence
counter-claim
rebuttal
Argumentative Writing Structure: What should the Introduction Paragraph end with?
a call to action
the rebuttal
the thesis statement
the hook that grabs the reader's attention
the explanation of the topic
Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph should the issue be presented and writer's claim be stated?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph should the call to action or prediction for the future of the topic be presented?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph should the restatement (not exact repetition) of the thesis statement be presented?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph acquaints the reader with the topic?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph(s) addresses the counter-claim?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Argumentative Writing Structure: True or False? The evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal can be presented in separate Body paragraphs.
True
False
Argumentative Writing Structure: The hook can be...
a real or hypothetical example
a question
a quotation
shocking statistics
all of the above
Argumentative Writing Structure: What is the sentence called that should always be the first sentence in the Body paragraph(s) ?
thesis statement
topic sentence
transition
rebuttal
counter-claim
Argumentative Writing Structure: Select ALL the places you can put the counter-claim and rebuttal.
in the Conclusion paragraph
in the same Body paragraph where you list your evidence
after each piece of evidence
in the Introduction paragraph
in a separate Body paragraph
Argumentative Writing Structure: Select ALL the things that you should avoid in the Conclusion paragraph.
repeat the exact thesis statement
summarizing your reasons
raising new claims
using words such as "hope"
a call to action
Why is it important to present the counter-claims of the opposition?
It demonstrates your credibility as a writer.
It helps to build a convincing argument.
It indicates that you have researched multiple sides of the argument and have come to an informed decision on the issue.
It shows you have considered other points of view.
All of the above
Select the TWO key transition words that normally introduce a rebuttal.
furthermore
however
for instance
but
therefore
