Argument Writing (Introduction)

Argumentative writing should be...

• Formal

• Informal

It is ok to use "you" when writing argumentative essay, even when the word isn't part of a quote.

• True

• False

A paragraph that contains fully developed reasons, explanations, evidence, counterargument, and rebuttal.

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• counterargument paragraph

• conclusion paragraph

The introduction should include a hook, summary sentence(s), and a thesis statement.

• True

• False

The thesis statement will only do one thing; state the position you are taking as a reader.

• True

• False

Claim and thesis statement are synonyms.

• True

• False

The "comma, comma, and" strategy is used to list the reasons that will support the claim you are taking.

• True

• False

Summary sentences are used to give background knowledge to the reader of your argumentative essay.

• True

• False

The most important part of your introduction is the hook.

• True

• False

The order of the introduction is hook, then summary sentence(s), and finally the thesis statement.

• True

• False