Argument Essay Writing

Which of the following would make a great hook for an argument essay opposing kids playing football?

• Studies have found high rates of traumatic brain injuries among football plays.

• Have you ever watched a football game?

• Drake was a straight A student and had the highest grade point average on his football team.

• "When you're GOOD at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're GREAT at something, they'll tell you."- Walter Payton, of the Chicago Bears once said.

Answer explanation

The hook should not just grab the reader's attention, but should also relate to the claim. The only hook that effectively did this was the fact about football injuries. The other options do not seem to relate to the negative impacts of football or why it should be banned.

What should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph?

• claim/thesis statement

• hook

• background knowledge

• evidence

Answer explanation

The evidence and reasons will be explained in the body paragraphs.

You should avoid personal pronouns when writing an argument essay (I, Me).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Personal pronouns make your writing seem less credible. Avoid using them.

Each reason should be given its own paragraph.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Each reason should be explained and supported with evidence.

Which piece of evidence best supports the following thesis statement? Thesis: Electric cars are better for the environment because they have a smaller carbon footprint.

• There are currently more than 50 makes and models of electric cars on the market.

• On the highway, it can get 18 miles per gallon, and in the city, it can get 11 miles per gallon. These numbers are for both the Aventador S Coupe and the Aventador S Roadster.

• Teslas are super cool and I would love to own one.

• Research shows that an electric vehicle is typically responsible for lower levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) than an average new gasoline car.

Answer explanation

The evidence needs to support the claim and reason. Only one piece of evidence shows that electric cars have a lower carbon footprint. Some of the examples are not valid or do not relate to the thesis.

As an effective writer, one should state their thesis statement in an opinion essay and then

• write a story about it.
  write a story about it.

• give examples to prove your opinion.

• avoid examples and reasons.

In an opinion essay, one should always use...

• examples and reasons

• stories from your childhood.

• describing words

At the start of the opinion essay, one should always

• write the date.`

• state your opinion

• get right to the point.

In an effective opinion essay, there should be at least __?___ reasons to support your thesis statement.

• 1

• 2

• 3

Your opinion or argument is called a(n) 

• claim 

• evidence 

• counterclaim 

• limitation