Argumentative Essays

Front

What is the claim?

Back

Explains the topic, gives your opinion, and lists the main reasons.

Front

A thesis statement is NOT...

Back

a summary

Front

What is true of the introductory paragraph? Options: ends with the thesis, introduces the big idea of the essay, starts with a hook, all of these

Back

all of these

Front

A viewpoint that opposes your main argument

Back

counterclaim

Front

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay? Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Rebuttal, Setting

Back

Setting

Front

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction? Options: Hook, Summarize the Issue, Claim, Evidence

Back

Evidence

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader

Front

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include text evidence?

Back

Body Paragraph

Front

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

Back

To get your reader interested in your essay.