Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing

8th Grade

19 Qs

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Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.8, RI.8.6, RI.7.4

+16

Standards-aligned

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of writing an argument essay?

to get a good grade

to persuade someone of your point of view

to win an argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the audience for your argument essay?

your teacher, who will be grading it

anyone who reads your essay

the people you are trying to convince

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the claim in an argument essay?

Your assertion of something being true or factual

Your right to own something

Your preference for something

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the types of evidence to use in an argument essay? Choose all that apply.

Facts or statistics

Your opinions

Expert testimony

Comparisons to similar situations

References to other texts

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your reasoning in an argument essay is.... (choose all that apply)

Judgements

Explanations

Conclusions

Inferences

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A counterclaim is used to..

argue against the other side

to show your understanding of the other side of an argument

end your essay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do you write your thesis in an argument essay?

First sentence of the introduction

First sentence of a body paragraph

Last sentence of the introduction

Last sentence of the conclusion

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