Informative vs. Argumentive

Which stem could you use to present EVIDENCE?

Should students be able to grade their teachers?

How many paragraphs should you have in an argument essay?

Which words must you avoid in an argument essay?

Taking a side on a controversial topic is like stating a ___________.

How can you start off a counterargument?

In an essay, explain how disappointments can have a good side.

A topic chosen for a debate could also be used in an argument essay.

In an informative essay, are you trying to PROVE anything?

What stem could you use to start your FINAL paragraph?

Decide if this prompt is argumentative or informative: Is cheating getting worse?

Should students be allowed to make decisions regarding school lunch? This is an argument topic.

How might the members of the school board find ways to stop graffiti?

How many pieces of evidence do you need for each body paragraph?

Do college rankings matter?

An argument is stronger when it is backed by ___________. 

How necessary is a college education?

Which stem could you use to present the COUNTERCLAIM?

In which type of essay must you state both a claim and a counterclaim?

Which stem could you use to present the REBUTTAL?

How seriously should we take standardized tests?

Write an essay explaining changes made in middle school.

How many paragraphs do you need in an informative essay?

How important is Arts Education?

The SAGE Assessment will test on the following two essay types:

Evidence and _____________ work together to form an argument.

Write an essay explaining what "dress for success" means to you.

An informative essay contains a claim, counterclaim, and support paragraphs.