Argumentative Writing and Thesis Statement

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9th - 12th Grade
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Amy Lack
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is argumentative writing?
A piece of writing that has you take a stance on an issue.
A piece of writing that is for entertainment.
It is fiction writing.
It is a type of poetry.
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CCSS.W.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
CCSS.W.9-10.1B
CCSS.W.9-10.1C
CCSS.W.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a step in the argumentative writing process?
create a protagonist and antagonist
investigate a topic
collect and evaluate evidence
establish a position
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
CCSS.W.9-10.1B
CCSS.W.9-10.4
CCSS.W.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?
to entertain
to persuade
to inform
to describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
CCSS.W.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main parts of the argumentative essay are all of the following EXCEPT
introductory paragraph
body paragraphs
conclusion paragraph
table of contents
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CCSS.W.9-10.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The end goal of persuasive writing is all of the following EXCEPT
to clearly outline a point of view, reasoning, and evidence
the reader will know the author's stance on a subject as well as other points of view
to describe something using lots of details
the author will use other points of view to establish their own as best
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
CCSS.W.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
CCSS.W.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a thesis statement?
The first sentence in a persuasive essay.
A one sentence statement that summarizes what your essay is about and prepares the reader for what's to come.
The last paragraph in an essay.
It is the counterargument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.W.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT a step n developing your thesis statement?
start with a quesiton
take a side on the issue
add in key arguments
use broad statements
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