Worksheets3E Argumentative Essay Checkpoint Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are two things you should do in your introduction?
Give your position statement and state your topic sentences
Orientate the reader and give your position statement
Orientate the reader and state your topic sentences
State your topic sentence and back it up with evidence
Which option(s) best explain what it means to 'orientate the reader'?
To give him/her a reason for your stance
To give him/her the social context of the essay topic
To give him/her a warm-up to the essay topic
To give him/her an overview of your whole essay
What is an essay 'hook'?
Line that helps reader to catch ideas
Overview of essay
A clear position statement
Attention-grabber
What is NOT a good example of an essay hook?
Personal story
Quotation with explanation
Imagining a scenario
Dictionary definition
What should you include in your position statement? (select more than 1)
Counterargument 1
Main Reasons 1 and 2 (maybe 3)
Stand
Subject
Essay Question: "Should we build Disneyland in Singapore? Explain your reasoning."
Which of the following options is a good position statement?
Disneyland is a place where we can have fun, spend time with family and de-stress.
If we decide to build Disneyland in Singapore, we should make sure its attractions don't overlap with Universal Studios.
When I was a child, my visit to Hong Kong Disneyland inspired me to be creative and imaginative. I am sure many other kids will similarly benefit in Disneyland Singapore.
Disneyland should be built in Singapore, as it will likely be beneficial to our tourism and emotional welfare.
What is a topic sentence? (you can select more than 1)
An opening statement for each of your main points.
An opening statement that you back up with evidence and elaboration.
An opening statement that hooks the reader in to reading more.
An opening statement that forces the reader to think.
Position Statement: "Disneyland should be built in Singapore, as it will likely be beneficial to our tourism and emotional welfare."
Which of the following options will be my topic sentences?
Building Disneyland will benefit Singapore's tourism industry.
Disneyland must be built with Singapore's space constraints in mind.
Building Disneyland will inspire creativity in its visitors.
Building Disneyland will increase the emotional well-being of Singaporeans.
Which part of the argumentative essay are you most confident in writing?
Writing a hook
Forming a position statement
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, evidence and elaboration, link
Identifying and addressing an opposing argument
Concluding the essay
Which part of the argumentative essay are you least confident in writing?
Writing a hook
Forming a position statement
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, evidence and elaboration, link
Identifying and addressing an opposing argument
Concluding the essay
