Argumentative Essay Transition Words

Why should you use facts to back up what you say in a persuasive essay?

• It stops the writer from being creative.

• It makes the reader confused.

• It makes the essay longer.

• It makes the writer's argument stronger and more believable.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

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How does organizing ideas in a clear way help make an argumentative essay stronger?

• By adding personal opinions without any proof

• By saying the same thing many times in different parts

• By mentioning random facts without organizing them

• By arranging the essay with a clear start, body paragraphs with evidence, and an end, the argument becomes more convincing.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

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CCSS.W.3.1A

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Why do we look at opposing views in a persuasive essay?

• To make our argument stronger by talking about possible weaknesses and showing we understand the topic well.

• To confuse the reader with off-topic information.

• To weaken our argument by pointing out its problems.

• To ignore other different opinions and views.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

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What's a phrase you can use to start talking about the other side of an argument?

• however

• on the other hand

• in conclusion

• nevertheless

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CCSS.L.3.3A

How can using transition words make your argumentative essay easier to understand?

• Transition words make the essay longer and aren't needed.

• Using transition words can make the essay harder to understand by breaking its flow.

• Transition words help keep the essay organized and easy to follow.

• Transition words are only for stories, not for argumentative essays.

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CCSS.W.3.1C

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What should a strong ending in a debate essay do?

• Sum up main ideas, repeat the main point, make a memorable final thought

• Add personal stories

• Stop suddenly without ending

• Bring up new ideas

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CCSS.W.3.1D

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How can you use evidence in the paragraphs where you argue your point in an essay?

• Using direct quotes, rephrasing, mentioning sources, and explaining why it's important

• Not using the evidence at all

• Just summarizing the evidence

• Putting in your own opinions instead of evidence

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CCSS.W.3.1B

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CCSS.W.3.1A

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How can you organize your ideas in the beginning of an argumentative essay so it makes sense?

• Start by telling the end, add things that don't relate, say your main point, don't mention your main arguments.

• Go right into your main arguments, don't set the scene, mention your main point, finish without wrapping up.

• Begin with something catchy, give some background, mention your main point, list your main arguments.

• Start with a funny comment, share personal stories, say your main point, include random facts.

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CCSS.W.3.1A

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How does talking about the other side's arguments make your own argument stronger in an essay?

• By talking about the other side, the main argument gets weaker because it shows the writer is not sure about their own ideas.

• By arguing against the other side's points, the main argument gets stronger because it shows the writer has thought about different views and can defend their own ideas well.

• By just mentioning the other side's arguments without arguing against them, the main argument gets stronger because it shows the writer is being fair.

• By not talking about the other side's arguments at all, the main argument gets stronger because it keeps the essay focused.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

CCSS.W.3.2B

Name three words or phrases that can show one thing caused another in a school essay.

• thusly

• as a result, consequently, therefore

• in conclusion

• henceforth

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CCSS.W.3.1C

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