Argumentative Writing- Body Paragraphs

Choose ALL the parts of a Body Paragraph:

• Topic Sentence

• Conclusion sentence

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Explanation of evidence

Which type of sentence is the FIRST sentence in a Body Paragraph?

• Counterclaim

• Quote

• Evidence

• Topic Sentence

What is the SECOND type of sentence in a body paragraph when you write an Argument Essay?

• Explaining evidence

• Introducing evidence/evidence

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion sentence

When you write an Argument Essay, what is the LAST sentence in a body paragraph called?

• Conclusion paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Introduction of the issue

• Conclusion sentence

Is this a Topic Sentence or Evidence?

First, red-light cameras are a good idea because fewer people are getting in accidents in cities where they have been installed.

• Topic sentence

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a sentence begins with "According to..." it is most likely

• a topic sentence

• a counterclaim

• evidence from a reliable source

• a conclusion sentence

What comes after the introduction paragraph?

• Body Paragraph 2

• Body Paragraph 1

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

What comes after each text evidence?

• Evidence

• Explanation/This shows

• Conclusion

• Topic Sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Body paragraphs should explain your claim and reasons with evidence.

• True

• False

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

• To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
• To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
• To prove your answer is correct
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1