Argumentative Outline

What is the first component of the introduction in an argumentative outline?

• Hook

• Claim

• Summary Sentence

• Counterclaim

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative outline?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the argument

• To present an opposing viewpoint

• To restate the thesis

What phrase is used to introduce a counterclaim?

• Some would argue...

• In conclusion...

• For example...

• In summary...

What follows the counterclaim in the outline?

• Restate Thesis

• However,...

• Summary Sentence

• Mic drop

What is the purpose of the claim in the introduction?

• To summarize the essay

• To provide evidence

• To state the main argument

• To introduce a counterclaim

What is the first component of the conclusion?

• Brief Summary

• Mic drop

• Restate Thesis

• Cite Evidence

If the prompt tells your to write a argumentative essay, how many paragraphs should you write?

• one

• two

• four

Add the parts of Body Paragraph 1 in the correct spaces on the outline.

h

f

g

e

d

c

hook

evidence 2

evidence 1

explanation 1

topic sentence

explanation 2

closing sentence

call to action

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a process

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• It is a question

• It is a fact

• It is a personal opinion

• It is debatable