Parts of an Argumentative Essay

It is found in the introduction, and is an attention-grabbing statement about the topic.

• Body Paragraph 1 & 2

• Conclusion

• Rebuttal

• Hook

This paragraph does not introduce new reasons or evidence to support the writer's position.

• Body Paragraph 1 & 2

• Introduction

• Rebuttal

• Conclusion

In which part of the essay do you first state your claim?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph One

• Body Paragraph Three (counterclaim)

• Conclusion Paragraph

Select ALL statements that describe a claim.

• also known as a thesis

• the last sentence of the introduction

• explains the main idea and persuasive goal of the essay

• the author's stance on a topic and their reasoning why

Check ALL parts included within a claim.

• commentary

• topic

• position on a topic

• reasoning for having a position on a topic

What do you need to add to your conclusion starter?

• Clincher

• Restatement of the thesis

• Text evidence

• Hook

What is the purpose of the Counterclaim?

• To get the reader's attention

• To support your side of the argument

• To show the opposite side of your argument

The thesis statement or claim is usually located at the end of the introduction paragraph.

• True

• False

What are the paragrphs called in an argumentative essay?

• First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth

• Beginning, Middle 1, Middle 2, Middle 3, Ending

• Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Body Paragraph 3 (counterclaim), Conclusion

The part of the argumentative essay that fights back against the ideas of the opposing side is called a(n) _____________.

• counterargument

• rebuttal

• reason

• thesis