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WorksheetsGrade 7A - Argument Essays
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the purpose of a body paragraph?
introduce your position/claim
convince reader that the evidence is real
provide evidence and analysis to support your thesis
None of the above
What does a body paragraph include?
topic sentence, example, and analysis/explanation
hook, bridge, thesis
topic sentence, thesis and summary
hook, evidence, and reasoning
How many paragraphs are typically in an argument essay?
1-2
3
4
5
What is the first paragraph called?
Hook
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
What is the sentence called that states what the paragraph will be about?
support sentence
topic sentence
claim sentence
concluding sentence
Where does the thesis belong?
1st sentence of introduction
1st sentence of conclusion
Anywhere in the body
Last sentence of introduction
What is the purpose of the last sentence of each body paragraph?
restate the thesis
transition from one reason to the next
include new evidence
give personal opinion of reason
What comes after your quoted evidence?
more evidence
conclusion
explanation
topic sentence
What is textual evidence?
quotes
paraphrased sentences
examples, facts, statistics
all of these
Introduction of evidence is . . .
when you state the topic
when you provide context for your direct quotation
when you insert a direct quotation in your paragraph
where you end your paragraph
A topic from society that people have different opinions about.
Issue
Who will be affected by the argument issue? Who will read the essay?
Audience
Supporting details are based on feelings and emotions.
Persuasive
Supported using solid evidence and reasoning.
Argumentative
Logic, data, and facts that support the thesis.
Evidence
