Argumentative Writing
What do we call the sentence that states the writer’s claim and three reasons?
Thesis Statement
In this voice, the subject does the action.
Active Voice
This mood states facts or opinions.
Indicative
What punctuation is used to combine two independent clauses with a conjunction?
Comma
How many total paragraphs are usually expected in your on-demand argumentative essay?
6 (including counterclaim)
This part of the essay grabs the reader’s attention in the introduction.
Hook
In this voice, the action is done to the subject.
This mood gives a command or request.
Imperative
What punctuation mark can fix a run-on by separating two related independent clauses without a conjunction?
Semicolon
What MUST you include when citing evidence in your On-Demand?
State where the evidence came from. Be SPECIFIC. Include title and/or author.
After using a piece of evidence, what should the writer include to explain it?
Commentary
Identify the voice: “The essay was written by Maria.”
Passive Voice
This mood expresses a question.
Interrogative
Name two ways to correct a run-on sentence.
Add a period, a semicolon, or a comma and a conjunction
Combine these sentences correctly: “School starts soon I am not ready.”
School starts soon, but I am not ready.
What is it called when a writer presents the opposing side's argument and explains why it’s wrong?
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
Rewrite in active voice: “The cookies were eaten by the students.”
The students ate the cookies.
This mood expresses a hypothetical or wish.
Subjunctive
What punctuation is used to show that words have been left out of a quotation?
Ellipses
List three types of hooks you can use to catch your reader's attention.
(Quote, Unexpected Statement, Anecdote, Controversial, Kidding Around)
What three elements should a strong conclusion include?
Reference to hook, restate thesis, call to action
Why is active voice usually preferred in argumentative writing?
It is clearer, more direct, and more engaging.
This mood typically follows a "If/Then" structure.
Conditional
True or False: You can use a semicolon between a dependent clause and an independent clause.
False
Where should the quotation marks go? She said the essay is due tomorrow.
She said, “The essay is due tomorrow.”