WorksheetsArgumentative & Informative Writing
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many paragraphs should your essay have?
6
4
5
3
What is the amount of time you will have to read passages, plan your essay, and write your essay for the FSA?
1 hour (60 mins)
2 hours (120 mins)
3 hours (180 mins)
4 hours (240 mins)
What is the PURPOSE of writing an argumentative essay?
to persuade the reader to feel the same way about the argument
to practice arguing skills
to show that an argument is not necessary
to persuade the reader argue with you
What are the 5 main parts of an argumentative essay?
1. topic sentence
2. hook
3. conclusion
4. paragraphs
5. transitions
1. introduction
2. body paragraph
3. body paragraph
4. counterclaim
5. conclusion
1. counterclaim
2. conclusion
3. paragraphs
4. thesis statement
5. wrap-up
1. argument
2. thesis
3. wrap-up
4. phrases
5. punctuation
You MUST include this is your argumentative essay. Without it, you are not writing an argumentative essay and will not get a high score.
tranisition
counterclaim
topic sentence
hook
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
introduction
thesis
counterclaim
transition
What is the first SENTENCE in your introduction called?
pin
hook
line
joke
When the author tells his/her opinion on an argument, in an argumentative essay, this is what is known as the ________?
argument
counterclaim
rebuttal
thesis statement
What is the PURPOSE of writing an informative essay?
to EXPLAIN
to TEACH
to INFORM
to ARGUE
What are the 5 main parts of an informative essay?
1. topic sentence
2. hook
3. conclusion
4. paragraphs
5. transitions
1. introduction
2. body paragraph
3. body paragraph
4. body paragraph
5. conclusion
1. counterclaim
2. conclusion
3. paragraphs
4. thesis statement
5. wrap-up
1. argument
2. thesis
3. wrap-up
4. phrases
5. punctuation
How many BODY paragraphs should be included in an argumentative essay?
1
2
4
5
How many BODY paragraphs should be included in an informative essay?
1
2
3
4
What is the purpose of a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
to validate the other side but argue why your side is stronger
to embarrass them
to agree with that side of the argument
to be friendly
Which transition phrase signals the counterclaim?
On the other hand
In addition
To clarify
First of all
What is the MOST IMPORTANT part of an argumentative essay?
Hook
Conclusion
Counterclaim
Wrap-Up
In the first sentence of the conclusion, you should...?
Introduce a new topic
Continue the counterclaim
End the counterclaim
restate the topic/prompt
The conclusion is paragraph ___.
5
4
3
2
What are indisputable points used in an informative or argumentative essay called?
opinions
statements
questions
facts
Subjects of the topic sentences for each section of the informative essay are called _______.
punctuation
transitions
main ideas
supporting details
What is a question used as the starting point to create a piece of writing?
poll
survey
hook
prompt
What is the first step in writing an essay?
Read the passages
Analyze the prompt
Plan your essay
Edit your essay
How much time should you spend on reading passages and planning your essay?
15-20 mins
1 hour
30-45 mins
2 hours
Explain the Last Minute Strategy that you were taught.
Good luck to all of you! I know you can do it!!
-Ms. Tursi
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