Argumentative Essay Structure Quiz

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

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Setting

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic

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

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and 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."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion

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.

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

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

• To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.

• To get your reader interested in your essay.

• To share the authors opinion with the reader.

• To provide facts to the reader.

In which paragraph does the thesis go?

• Body
• Introduction
• Conclusion. 

How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

• Four-five

• Two-three

• Three-four

• Five-six

What is the topic sentence?

• The sentence that tells the main idea of the paragraph.
• The sentence that ends the essay.
• The sentence that connects the claim. 
• The sentence that is the rebuttal.

What information belongs in the introductory paragraph? (Select all that apply)

• Evidence

• Hook

• Thesis Statement / Claim

• Summary