Argumentative Essay Outline Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. The thesis statement must include the position and 2 to 3 _____________________.
  2. 7. The first sentence of each body paragraph is called the _______________________.
  3. 8. This is where you restate the thesis & summarize your main points from the body paragraphs.
  4. 9. This color is associated with concrete detail/evidence.
  5. 11. A thesis statement with 2 reasons will be an essay with _____________ paragraphs.
  6. 13. This color is associated with the thesis statement and topic sentences.
  7. 14. Another word for "commentary" is ____________________.
  8. 16. This goes at the very end of your conclusion and essay, which urges the reader to take action.
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  1. 1. The second part of the introduction paragraph is called the __________________________ where the writer gives a brief overview or summary of the issue.
  2. 2. The final paragraph of any essay is called the _________________________.
  3. 3. Another word for "concrete detail" is __________________.
  4. 5. This color is associated with commentary/explanation.
  5. 6. A _______________________________ is the evidence from the text used to support the topic sentence in each body paragraph.
  6. 10. The explanation that comes from your own thinking and written in your own words is called the ___________________________, found in the body paragraphs.
  7. 12. The _________________________________ goes at the end of the introduction paragraph & states the writer’s position and 2-3 reasons.
  8. 15. The ___________ is the first part of an intro, which introduces the topic in an interesting way.