Argumentative Essays

What is the first step in writing your introduction?

• Hook

• Claim

• Thesis

• Background Information

What is the second step in creating a strong introduction?

• Hook

• Thesis

• Claim

• Background Information

What is the third step in doing a strong introduction?

• Background Information

• Reasoning

• Thesis

• Claim

What is the fourth step in doing a strong introduction?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Background Information

• Reasoning

Where should evidence from the text (with citations) go in your essay?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• All of the above

What is a counterclaim?

• Information to give your reader background knowledge on the topic of your essay.

• The side you are taking in the argument.

• The other side of the argument.

• The explanation as to why your side of the argument is the "right side".

What is a claim?

• Information to give your reader background knowledge on the topic of your essay.

• The side you are taking in the argument.

• The other side of the argument.

• The explanation as to why your side of the argument is the "right side".

What is background information?

• Information to give your reader background knowledge on the topic of your essay.

• The side you are taking in the argument.

• The other side of the argument.

• The explanation as to why your side of the argument is the "right side".

What is a rebuttal?

• Information to give your reader background knowledge on the topic of your essay.

• The side you are taking in the argument.

• The other side of the argument.

• The explanation as to why your side of the argument is the "right side".

Does a hook belong in your conclusion as well as your introduction?

• Yes

• No