Vocabulary
Middlebridge Staff
Argumentative Essay
100

What is a statement put forth and supported by evidence?

argument

100

Who is the Middlebridge dog?

Monroe

100

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

It states a claim about a topic using logic and evidence.

200

What is a statement that is supported by feelings and emotions?

persuasion 

200

What is the name of Katie Farrish's brother?

Joe

200

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?

5

300

What are facts to support your claim called?

Evidence

300

How many years has Ann Foley been the RLS Director?

Since 2008! 12 (almost 13 years!)

300

Where does the thesis statement come in the essay?

End of 1st paragraph
400

What is a statement called that explains how the evidence supports and connects the claim?

warrant

400

What does Justin Bayles drive?

Black Toyota Four Runner

400

What paragraph does the evidence come in?

2nd and 3rd

500

What is the statement called that demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong?

refutation

500

What sport is Dan Leventhal REALLY GOOD at?

soccer!

500

Which paragraph does the counterargument come in?

4th paragraph