Argumentative Writing

What should be included in your thesis statement?

Answer explanation

Your thesis statement should include your claim which is your opinion. However, in addition to your claim you must introduce your three reasons. Your reasons will be used as subtopics later down the road.

The first sentence in an argumentative essay should be...

"School uniforms should be required in all public schools."

This statement is an example of:

• Fact

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What are the following words/phrases examples of:

"additionally," "on the other hand," "for example," "however"?

• Transitions

• Idioms

• Arguments

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

When evidence is given by someone knowledgably in the topic.

• evidence

• expert

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

To give credit where credit is due.

• citing

• audience

• purpose

• facts

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What do you need to support your claim?

• Descriptive words

• Transitions

• Evidence

• Conclusion

How many pieces of background information are needed in the introduction?

• 2

• 4

• 3

An article from the New York Times newspaper that gives information on inflation rates is an example of:

• Fact

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which type of writing requires the writer to research a topic, take a position on the topic, and collect evidence to support it?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Descriptive