Argumentative Writing Essay

The last sentence of an introduction paragraph is the

• thesis statement/claim

• general statement

• background information

• topic sentence

When writing an essay, you should create your thesis statement/claim _______

• before

• after

• during

• never

Your restate or rephrase your Thesis Statement/claim in the

• introduction

• conclusion

• body paragraphs

• topic sentence

The main idea of an entire essay is the

• body paragraphs

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

• hook

the middle paragraph/s of an essay are called

• the body paragraphs

• the conclusion

• the thesis statement

• an ending sentence

This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others

• narrative essay

• explanatory essay

• argumentative essay

• descriptive essay

What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• Entertain the reader with a story

• Argue for/against a topic

• Describe using the five senses

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis

• develop an introduction

• generate ideas

• outline your entire essay

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To convince the reader to agree with your position

• To convince the reader to argue your position

• To balance out both sides of the position

• To inform the reader about a topic

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider both sides

• make an outline