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WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...
a claim
an argument
a reason
a rebuttal
The main point of an author’s argument is the...
argument
reason
claim
rebuttal
Why the author makes the claim is the...
reason
claim
argument
evidence
Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...
reason
claim
counterclaim
evidence
An opposing claim is the...
claim
reason
counterclaim
rebuttal
A statement that a counterclaim or criticism is not true is the...
counterclaim
claim
rebuttal
argument
Why should you include background information after your attention grabber?
To make sure the reader knows you are answering the prompt
To make sure the reader knows what you are arguing about and why
To provide proof or evidence
Why is a topic sentence (1st sentence) in a body paragraph important?
It provides evidence that supports the claim
It helps elaborate the topic even further
It concludes the paragraph and helps transition to the next
It tells the reader what that entire paragraph is going to focus on
Which is the correct way to cite evidence?
In the article What's in a Name the author states
In the article "what's in a name" the author states
In the article What's in a Name? the author states
In the article What's in a Name?the author states
When writing a body paragraph you should have more ______ than _______?
Evidence than elaboration
Topic sentences than evidence
Topic sentences than elaboration
Elaboration than evidence
What should the last sentence of your conclusion be?
A call to action: It gives the audience a warning or benefits of your position
Restating the thesis
Summarizing the main points
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