Argumentative Essay

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Setting

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CCSS.W.5.1A

What fonts are acceptable to use in my essay? (Refer to rubric)

• Cambria

• Georgia

• Comic Sans

• Times New Roman

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

How many body paragraphs should be in your essay?

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

• Introduction

• Hook

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

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CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The virtual packet includes examples of transitional phrases to use in my essay.

• True

• False

I need to include a counter-claim in one of my body paragraphs.

• False

• True

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider both sides

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B