Argumentative Writing
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
What is to Convince the reader of a particular claim or viewpoint using evidence and reasoning
What is a central idea or theme?
A universal message or lesson the author conveys through the story
Choose the correct sentence:
a. Their going to the park
b. They're going to the park
They're going to the park
What does "first-person point of view" mean?
The narrator is a character in the story using "I" or "we."
What are the three basic parts of a narrative?
Beginning, middle, and end (or exposition, rising action, resolution)
Name one type of evidence used in argumentative writing
What is facts, statistics, quotes, text evidence
How is theme different from the main idea?
Theme is a message or lesson where as main idea is the overall topic of the passage.
What part of speech is the word "quickly"?
Adverb
Name a clue that a story is written in third person
The narrator uses names or pronouns like "he," "she," or "they."
Name one way to start a narrative that grabs the reader’s attention. (hook)
Start with action, dialogue, or an interesting description.
What is the counterclaim and why is it important?
A counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint; it's important because it shows that the writer understands other perspectives and it helps strengthens the argument
Identify the theme: A story where a character learns to forgive a friend who betrayed them.
Forgiveness, second chances, or the importance of trust
Sometimes it's best to give people a second chance even when they have harmed you.
Fix this sentence: "Me and him went to the store."
He and I went to the store.
How does a narrator’s perspective affect the story?
It influences how events and characters are described or understood.
What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?
To reveal character traits and advance the plot.
What part of the essay restates the claim and summarizes key points?
The conclusion
How can dialogue help reveal a story's theme?
Dialogue shows characters' thoughts, values, and conflicts that develop the theme
What is a run-on sentence, and how can it be corrected?
A run-on sentence joins two or more complete thoughts without proper punctuation; it can be corrected using a period, semicolon, or conjunction.
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
Point of view is the narration style (1st, 2nd, 3rd person); perspective is the character’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
What makes a strong conclusion in a narrative?
A conclusion that reflects on events or shows character growth.
True or False: Writers can use pronouns when they write a formal argument
False
Explain how two different characters can help develop the same theme
Different characters may face similar challenges or make choices that relate to the same message or lesson.
Identify the verb tense in this sentence: "She had been walking for hours."
Past present progressive tense
Why might an author choose to use second person point of view?
To directly involve the reader and create a personal connection.
To give instructions to the reader
Describe how pacing affects a narrative's tone.
Fast pacing can create excitement; slow pacing builds suspense or reflection.