Informative and Argumentative Essay

Informative = giving information, while Argumentative = giving a claim and addressing counterclaims.

• True

• False

It is important to avoid which of the following in BOTH types of essays?

• 1st and 2nd personal pronouns (I, me, my, you, your)

• using the author's name

• the title of a source

• specific paragraph numbers

When writing an argumentative essay, the counterclaim should be supported by evidence.

• True

• False

In a main body paragraph, what is the minimum number of sentences needed BEFORE textual evidence?

• 1

• 2-3

• 0

• 4

How many pieces of evidence should you include in each main body paragraph?

• None. The evidence goes somewhere else.

• at least one

• at least three

• However many you think fits best.

The introduction of an essay should include all of the following except __________________.

• a hook

• the essay map (reasons or ideas = general information)

• the thesis statement

• the counterclaim

When writing an argumentative essay, you MUST include a counterclaim in the ____________.

• conclusion

• introduction

• main body 1

• main body 3

Where should I cite evidence?

• in body paragraph one

• in body paragraphs two and three

• with your counterclaim and rebuttal (wherever you put this)

• all of the above

What words are BEST to use to let your reader know you will be addressing a counterclaim?

• The opposition or opposing side may argue that...

• Those people may think...

• Those people who don't know what they're talking about might say...

TRUE or FALSE? The first paragraph of your informative essay should state the topic and thesis.

• True

• False