Argumentative Writing Essay

Choose the best opening statement to introduce the topic?

• Voting is not a right; it is a duty of every citizen.

• Voting has been expanded to include almost all adults.

• Some people don’t believe in voting.

• A citizen has the choice to abstain from voting.

What is an argumentative essay?

• A. A three paragraph essay that talks about a certain issue

• B. A 5 paragraph essay where you give your stand on an issue and give reasons to support your opinion.

• C. An essay where you give information

• D. An essay that explains a certain issue

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Rebuttal

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Hook

• Background information

• Claim

• Evidence

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• A. logical reasoning

• B. relevant evidence

• C. supporting ideas

• D. bias opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph

Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?

• However

• Also

• Similarly

• In conclusions

What does the thesis statement include?

• Your claim and highlights your 3 reasons

• Your claim and highlights 2 reasons

• Your claim and highlights 3 reasons with evidence

• Your claim with no reasons