Argument and Informational Writing Jeopardy

Argumentative Writing

100

A mode of writing where the writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support it.

argumentative writing

200

A topic from society that people have different opinions about.

Issue

300

An individual’s position about a text, topic, event, or idea made in a statement.

claim

400

the opposing viewpoint of the author

counterclaim

500

the stance the writer takes on the issue

position

Informational Writing

100

This type of writing is not argumentative in nature. Its purpose is to inform the audience

informational

200

In an informational essay, this sentence informs the audience what the essay will be about

thesis statement

300

When writing your essay on your EOC, you should make sure to write how many paragraphs?

Enough to effectively communicate  your message and score the highest grade possible.

400

What type of writing takes two different texts and shows the similarities and differences?

comparison and contrast

500

What type of writing explains the steps of a process

the How-to essay

Introductory Paragraph

100

The sentence wherein the writer states the claim and outlines what the essay will be about.

thesis

200

This grabs the reader's attention. It may be a question, powerful quote, or short anecdote about the issue.

hook

300

this part of the introduction gives some foundational information about the issue

background information

400

This part of the essay introduces the topic, provides background information, and captures the reader's attention

introductory paragraph

500

What should you always include in an introductory paragraph if you are writing about a specific text? There are two answers.

the name of the author and the title of the text

Concluding Paragraph

100

This should be restated in the concluding paragraph

thesis or claim

200

In addition to restating the claim, the concluding paragraph should appeal to the reader to take action, whether that is to change their minds about an issue or to become an activist on the topic. This is called what?

Call to Action

300

Where does the concluding paragraph go in an essay

the end

400

How many sentences should your concluding paragraph contain

at least three

500

What is a transitional word or phrase the writer can use to signal the beginning of the conclusion

answers vary;

In conclusion

Ultimately

Finally

In the end, etc.

Body Paragraphs

100

facts, data, statistics, expert testimony and references to the text to support reasons are called

evidence

200

You should have at least two or more of these to support the thesis statement; these will form the topics of the body paragraphs

reasons

300

These words or phrases are used to connect sentences and paragraphs in an essay

transitional words or phrases.

400

this part of the body paragraph explains why the evidence supports the reason found in the topic sentence

elaboration

500

This sentence in the body paragraph states what the paragraph will be about.  It is often the first sentence of the body paragraph

topic sentence