Argumentative Writing

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What is the first thing you should do when you get your test? Options: Plan, Write, Read the prompt, Read the articles

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Read the prompt

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What should you start your introduction with?

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A sentence about your topic that grabs the reader's attention

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Why should you include background information after your attention grabber?

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To make sure the reader knows what you are arguing about and why

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A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is also called a:

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Claim

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Why is a topic sentence (1st sentence) in a body paragraph important?

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It tells the reader what that entire paragraph is going to focus on

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Which is the correct way to cite evidence? Options:

In the article What's in a Name the author states

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In the article "what's in a name" the author states

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In the article What's in a Name? the author states

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In the article What's in a Name?the author states

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In the article What's in a Name? the author states

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Which of the following is not the correct way to format your evidence?

"A straw purchase occurs when someone who may not legally acquire a firearm, or who wants to do so anonymously, has a companion buy it on their behalf.”

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"a straw purchase occurs when someone who may not legally acquire a firearm, or who wants to do so anonymously, has a companion buy it on their behalf”.

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"a straw purchase occurs when someone who may not legally acquire a firearm, or who wants to do so anonymously, has a companion buy it on their behalf”.

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When writing a body paragraph you should have more ______ than _______?

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Elaboration than evidence

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What is the purpose of elaboration?

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To connect the evidence to the claim and use it to argue even further.

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A concluding sentence should...

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Add a final thought about the topic, and use it to transition the next topic.