Claim
What is a claim?
Your answer to the essay question.
What is the first step in writing an essay?
Gather info on the topic and take sources notes (read the articles!!)
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof you need to support your argument
Define counterargument
What is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay?
To prove your side of the argument true.
Where does the claim belong in your essay?
Last sentence of intro
What is the second step of essay writing?
Create your outline!
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
Define rebuttal
What are the 3 parts of a counterclaim paragraph?
1) counterargument 2) rebuttal 3) restate your claim
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
At minimum, what should you add to your outline?
Claim, topic sentences, counterargument
What can evidence look like?
Direct quotes or paraphrase
Define counterclaim
The opposite of your claim
What are the two parts of an intro?
1) background info 2) claim/thesis
Which planet has the most volcanoes?
Venus
What structure should your body paragraphs follow (especially at this point in 8th grade)?
Introduction which includes the hook, background, claim/thesis, Body Paragraphs (at least 2), and conclusion
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying. That is how you convince your reader.
What is the last step of the counterclaim paragraph?
Restate your claim
Which words should you use to take the reader smoothly from one idea to another (coherence)?
Transitional Words and phrases
What is another word for claim?
Thesis
What should you do before you submit your essay?
Read it and check to make sure that your essay makes sense and make any necessary revisions.
What must you always do when you use evidence?
Cite it. Where is this evidence coming from?
How many categories are there for scoring your writing (according to the rubric)?
3- Purpose and Organization, Evidence and Elaboration, and Language Usage and Conventions
What is the maximum amount of time allowed for Day 1 of GMAS testing?
90 minutes