Argument Essay Review

What belongs in the introduction paragraph of an argument essay?

• Detailed evidence for the argument

• The topic, claim, and reasons

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

• A counterargument

How many texts will you read for your Argument Essay?

• three

• four

• two

• five

What is the purpose of this sentence starter? "According to Text 3, expert Robert Brown explains how, '_____', (Text 3)."

• Provide context in text analysis

• Cite evidence in text analysis

• Cite evidence in argument essay

• State your claim in an argument essay

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL. 6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How many different texts must be cited in the argument essay?

• All 4 texts

• 1 text

• 2 texts

• 3 texts

In the body paragraphs, what role do the quotes play?

• They provide entertainment for the reader

• They offer evidence from the text to support the reasons

• They serve as examples of poor writing

• They introduce new arguments not mentioned in the introduction

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How should you address the opposing side in your essay?

• Ignore it

• Acknowledge it, provide a quote, and a rebuttal

• Agree with it

• Make it the main focus of the essay

Which sentence starter would best help you introduce evidence in your essay?

• In my opinion, the story is interesting.

• For example, in Text 2, the author states, “_____”.

• This is why the author wrote the text.

• To summarize, the text is about...

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is an example of a claim in an argument essay?

• a) “In Text #1, line 3, the author states, ‘…’”

• b) “Should schools implement year-round education? There are many different opinions.”

• c) “I believe that year-round education is beneficial for students.”

• d) “Some people think that year-round education is too demanding.”

What would be the best name for a superhero who writes awesome argument essays?

• Captain Claim

• The Evidence Avenger

• The Paragraph Pro

• Miss MLA

What is the best definition of effect?

• give details

• add to

• result

• make clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3