WorksheetsParts of an Argumentative Essay
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 55mins
A hook is. . .
the final attempt to persuade the reader.
the main idea of your essay
the first attempt to persuade the reader
specific examples and research used as evidence
A call to action is. . .
the final attempt to persuade the reader
the main idea of your essay
the first attempt to persuade the reader
specific examples and research used as evidence
Within an essay, support is. . .
an explanation of how evidence connects to the claim
the final attempt to persuade the reader
explains main idea and persuasive goal of the essay
specific examples and research used as evidence
Select ALL statements that describe a claim.
also known as a thesis
the last sentence of the introduction
explains the main idea and persuasive goal of the essay
the author's stance on a topic and their reasoning why
An introduction is. . .
the first paragraph of an essay
the explanatory paragraphs within an essay
the final paragraph of an essay
the first sentence of an essay
true or false : A claim is a fact
(a)
Check ALL parts included within a claim.
commentary
topic
position on a topic
reasoning for having a position on a topic
A conclusion is. . .
the first paragraph of an essay
the explanatory middle paragraphs within an essay
the final paragraph of an essay
the first sentence of an essay
A body paragraph is. . .
the first paragraph of an essay
the explanatory middle paragraphs within an essay
the final paragraph of an essay
the first sentence of an essay
What is the first paragraph in an argumentative essay called?
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
What is the purpose of a hook?
Tell what the paper is about
To leave an impression on readers
Get reader's attention
Argue your point
How do you create a thesis statement?
Ask a question
Restate the question
Find text evidence
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?
Thesis
Hook
Topic sentence
Conclusion starter
After the introduction paragraph, what are the next paragraphs called (this is where you present information to prove your point)
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
What is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph called?
Topic sentence
Hook
Clincher
Explanation
Mark ALL the pieces of a body paragraph
Explanation
Thesis
Topic sentence
Give Credit to the Text
Text Evidence
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Body paragraph
Introduction paragraph
Conclusion paragraph
What do you need to add to your conclusion starter?
Clincher
Restatement of the thesis
Text evidence
Hook
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To tell what the whole paper is about
To get readers' attention
To tell what that body paragraph will be about
To explain how your text evidence proves your opinion
What is the purpose of a thesis sentence?
To tell what the whole paper is about
To get readers' attention
To tell what that body paragraph will be about
To explain how your text evidence proves your opinion
What is the purpose of giving credit to the text? (Check all that apply)
To add credibility to your writing by showing that you are NOT just making random information up.
To give credit to the person writing the article since they put the work into writing it
To argue how your text evidence proves your opinion.
To add credibility to yourself by showing that someone else (who often knows more about the subject than you do) agrees with your opinion.
To tell what the paragraph is going to be about.
What is the purpose of an explanation?
To prove/argue how your text evidence proves that you are write
To get readers' attention
To leave an ending impression on readers
To add credibility to yourself by using the knowledge of someone else
What is the purpose of text evidence?
To give your opinion
To get readers' attention
To leave an ending impression on readers
To add credibility to yourself by using the knowledge of someone else
In your conclusion paragraph, after you have written your conclusion starter, what do you do?
add a clincher
restate the thesis word for word
restate the thesis and reword it a little
restate your topic sentence
How do you create a topic sentence?
restate the thesis, add a because and then a big reason for your opinion
restate the thesis
give text evidence to prove your point
What is another word for counterclaim?
Thesis statement
Counterargument
Hook
Quote
What is the purpose of the Counterclaim?
To get the reader's attention
To support your side of the argument
To show the opposite side of your argument
In which part of the essay do you first state your claim?
Introduction
Body Paragraph One
Body Paragraph Three (counterclaim)
Conclusion Paragraph
What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?
Restate your claim, Summary, Call to Action
Restate thesis, Summary, Closing Sentence
Topic Sentence, Summary, Closing Sentence
What are the parts of the Body Paragrph (Secret Recipe or Evidence Finder)?
First Sentence, Second Sentence, Third Sentence, Last Sentence
Topic Sentence, Summary, Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence, Context, Quote (Evidence), Explain the Quote, Context, Quote (Evidence), Explain the Quote, Analysis
The thesis statement or claim is usually located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
True
False
What are the parts in the Introduction Paragraph?
Hook, Backgound, Thesis Statement (claim)
Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentence, Concluding Sentence
Restate Thesis (claim), Summary, Call to Action
What are the paragrphs called in an argumentative essay?
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth
Beginning, Middle 1, Middle 2, Middle 3, Ending
Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Body Paragraph 3 (counterclaim), Conclusion
How many paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?
5
4
3
2
Which of these transitions would you use in your body paragraph?
In conclusion,
Next,
In my opinion,
Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?
In conclusion,
In my opinion,
According to the text,
In other words,
The part of the argumentative essay that fights back against the ideas of the opposing side is called a(n) _____________.
counterargument
rebuttal
reason
thesis
