Argument Essay

The purpose of transition words in an essay is...

• to state your topic

• to make sure all ideas flow smoothly

• to bring your essay to an end

• to give your opinion

We use a hook in writing to....

• state our claim

• get the reader's attention

• give evidence

• share our opinions

After giving evidence you must _________

• Give your personal opinion

• Give a direct quote

• Explain using reasoning

• Summarize the entire topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A counterclaim

• is invalid

• disputes the other side of the argument

• acknowledges the other side of the argument

• does not exist

Each body paragraph should include

• a hook

• a summary

• evidence

• no more than three sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Your claim should be ....

• at the beginning of your introduction

• at the end of your introduction

• repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion

• answer 1 and 3

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

• claim, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

A position or viewpoint along with claims and evidence used to support that opinion.

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

Your __________ is where you tell what your essay is going to be about. It should be a clear, strong statement of your opinion. The rest of the essay will support it.

• thesis

• counterargument

• hook

Acknowledging an opposing point of view and then explain why you think it isn't strong enough to change your point of view.

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Thesis