15 questions
Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Setting
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 quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?
"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."
"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."
"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."
"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."
In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?
Introduction
Hook
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?
"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."
"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."
"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"
"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."
Before choosing a position or side, you should
develop a thesis
write the introduction
consider both sides
Where in the essay should a thesis or BIG claim statement appear?
introduction
anywhere in the essay
last paragraph
the first sentence of every paragraph
A claim should always have
rebuttal
counterclaim
evidence and reasoning
vocabulary words
When do you use formal language?
When you write an academic essay.
When you talk to a friend.
When you write a text message.
When you write a story.