WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is argumentative writing?
Making a claim and supporting it with fake news
Making a claim and supporting it with evidence
Making a claim and supporting it with opinions
Making a claim and supporting it with emotions
What is a bridge in argumentative writing?
Facts that support your thesis.
Transition words
Evidence from a reliable source
Explanation of how your evidence connects to the thesis
Which is NOT part of the introduction?
Bridge
background information
thesis
hook
Which is not part of the conclusion paragraph?
thesis
summary of main points
counterclaim
strong final statement
Which paragraph contains the counterclaim?
introduction
body 1
body 2
body 3
What is the point of the turn-around?
To identify the thesis
To transition from one piece of evidence to another
To capture the reader's attention
To bring the reader back to your side of the argument
Which is not a transition word or phrase?
Nevertheless
According to the text
However
It's true that
Which of the following is not a type of hook/lead?
thesis
quote
unusual detail
statistic
How many paragraphs are typically found in an argumentative essay?
2
3
4
5
What is not used for evidence?
facts
statistics
opinions
examples
What is the author's purpose of an argumentative essay?
To get the reader to agree with your side
To express an opinion
To be creative
To get the reader to fall asleep
What is a synonym for thesis?
bridge
turn-back
evidence
claim
