WorksheetsARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
What is a direct evidence?
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
quotations from straight from a source
the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention
Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Setting
Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?
Hook
Summarize the Issue
Claim
Evidence
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader
To entertain the reader
To tell an interesting story
To give information about a topic
In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?
Introduction
Hook
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?
Counterargument
Conclusion
Thesis statement
Ex-claim
What is the purpose of a hook sentence?
To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.
To get your reader interested in your essay.
To share the authors opinion with the reader.
To provide facts to the reader.
Information used to back-up and support your answer is called
reasons
persuasion
argument
evidence
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Wikipedia
A blog post
GOAL
The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.
Argumentative
Persuasive
TECHNIQUE
Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as true.
Persuasive
Argumentative
TECHNIQUE
Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
Persuasive
Argumentative
ATTITUDE
Writers want to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional.
Argumentative
Persuasive
ATTITUDE
Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.
Persuasive
Argumentative
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED
has a single-minded goal— get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer’s viewpoint is typically the only one presented.
Argumentative
Persuasive
STARTING POINT
This writing relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, and evidence. The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.
Persuasive
Argumentative
STARTING POINT
This writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passion and/or plays off reader’s emotion to get what he wants. The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals.
Argumentative
Persuasive
BONUS
I wrote an article telling you that you need to buy a fidget spinner or else you will never be able to concentrate in class again. I will only tell you the importance of getting one and how it will make your school life better.
Will my article be persuasive or argumentative?
Persuasive
Argumentative
Neither
Both
If your essay is trying to convince an audience of something, then that essay is __________________
argumentative
persuasive
In what kind of essay is this statement most likely to be found:
"Everyone should like 'Mulan' because it teaches you that doing what's right isn't always what's popular."
Argumentative
Persuasive
In what kind of essay is this statement most likely to be found:
"I like Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) because he is a versatile performer."
Argumentative
Persuasive
True or False: Persuasive essays are more academic and formal than argumentative essays.
True
False
What is the goal of argumentative writing?
To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your point of view is okay.
To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.
To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.
To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is the only valid point.
Which of the following is a correctly written hook sentence?
Did you know one of the first known graffiti artists was called Cornbread?
Did you know graffiti is cool?
Did you know according to the Vox Magazine graffiti is also known as street art?
Did you know graffiti is vandalism?
Which of these is a correctly written I.V.F. topic sentence?
In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.
In the article by The Guardian the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.
In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" by The Guardian the author states that "graffiti is beneficial for cities."
In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" by The Guardian the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.
Which of these is a correctly written argument?
Fresno is a city in California.
Some people find Hot Cheetos spicy.
Graffiti brings cities together.
Hot Cheetos to taste better than Takis because they are less spicy.
What is the purpose of the summary in an argumentative essay?
Explain the author's argument to the reader.
Tell the reader what your essay is about.
Restate your claims.
Share information (facts) about the topic.
What is the purpose of claims?
Support the argument.
Restate the argument.
Share facts with the reader.
Share the authors point of view.
What is the purpose of a hook sentence?
To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.
To get your reader interested in your essay.
To share the authors opinion with the reader.
To provide facts to the reader.
How many sentences in a summary?
1-2 Sentences
2-3 Sentences
3-4 Sentences
4-5 Sentences
How many sentences in a thesis statement?
4
3
2
1
What do you need to include in an I.V.F. topic sentence for an argumentative essay?
What you're reading, author, verb, argument
What you're reading, title, author, verb
title, author, verb, argument
What you're reading, title, author, verb, argument
What is the correct structure for a thesis sentence?
Ending transition, argument, because, claims
Beginning transition, argument, because, claims
Ending transition, argument, claims
Ending transition, claims
What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
Shows that you are smart.
Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.
Shows that only your opinion matters.
Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To write a paragraph about the opposing argument.
To tell the reader that you know more about the topic than they do.
To share claim #3.
To bring your essay back to your argument by sharing claim #3.
What is included in a concluding paragraph?
Restated argument, evidence and call to action.
Restated argument and call to action.
Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.
Summary and call to action
What is the structure of body paragraph #1?
Topic sentence (claim #1), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
Topic sentence (claim #2), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
Which piece of evidence is cited correctly?
In the text it states, since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution.
"Since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution."
In the text it states, "since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution.
In the text it states, "since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution."
How do you start your call to action?
You should know...
Everyone should...
You will...
I want you to know...
What is the purpose of an explanation?
To show how your evidence supports your claim.
To show how your evidence supports the argument.
To show how your evidence is the best.
To restate the evidence in your own words.
What is the structure of body paragraph #3?
Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.
Claim #3, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.
Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.
Counterclaim and rebuttal.
