Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay

Question 1

An essay’s thesis (or claim) should be included in an outline as part of the .

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introduction

Question 2

Letters and numbers can be used in an outline to indicate .

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body paragraphs

Question 3

The last paragraph of an outline for an argumentative essay should focus on the .

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conclusion

Question 4

The first step in building an effective argument is stating an essay’s .

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thesis or claim

Question 5

Question 5

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It provides one of the reasons Roosevelt decided to issue internment orders.; It reveals that the internment decision was made based partially on misinformation.

Question 6

Question 6

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Inaccurate and false information led to the internment decision.; Japanese Americans were subject to racial and economic prejudices.

Question 7

Question 7

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Payments were made after the 1940s.; In the 1980s, a commission held investigations and made recommendations.

Question 8

Question 8

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Executive Order 9066 is an example of constitutional restrictions that were necessitated by special circumstances.

Question 9

My thesis statement clarifies the topic.My thesis statement states my viewpoint; it explains which side of the argument I support.My thesis statement is focused and clearly makes a claim.

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My thesis statement clarifies the topic.; My thesis statement states my viewpoint; it explains which side of the argument I support.; My thesis statement is focused and clearly makes a claim.

Question 10

Claims are supported by .

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reasons and evidence

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