Basics
Intro Paragraph
Body/Counterargument Paragraphs
Conclusion
Trivia
100

How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay? (3-prong thesis statement)

6 paragraphs

100
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
the 1st
100

How many body paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?

three body paragraphs

100
the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
the third part
100

After writing an argumentative essay you should?

proof read

200

Where do you use transition words?

beginning of the paragraphs

200
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber
200

Which paragraph has the counterargument?

fifth paragraph

200
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points
200
What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?
I, ME, YOU, MY
300

What HAS to be included in your fifth paragraph?

counterargument

300

What is the last sentence of your introduction called?

thesis statement

300
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view
300

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result

300

What is the standard font for a typed essay?

Times New Roman

400
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.
400
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
400
What order should the body paragraph be in?
the way they're listed in the thesis statement.
400

What comes first in a conclusion?

revised thesis statement (stating your thesis over again in different words)

400

What is the standard font size for a typed essay? 

12

500

Name the six parts of an argumentative essay.

Intro, three body paragraphs, counterargument, and conclusion

500
What are good things to use in a hook?
facts, statistics, quotes, or examples
500
What is a topic sentence?
tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph
500

How many sentences should your conclusion be?

3-5

500

Where should you type/write your heading?

Upper right hand corner

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