Planning
How do you plan?
Plan as you go
Naming the opposing argument
How do you evaluate evidence?
Determine if it is sound, flawed, weak
How long should it take to write an introduction?
3-5 minutes
What are the components of a strong introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background information, Thesis
How long should your planning page take?
3-5 minutes
Responding to the opposing argument
What are the criteria for evidence to be sound?
Relevant, no generalizations, a concession and refutation
10-15 mintues
In an argumentation essay, what does your topic sentence need to do?
Name the authors claim and whether it is sound, flawed, weak
What are the 3 parts to your thesis?
Title, Author, Answering All parts of the prompt
Define a concession and refutaion.
When the author names the opposing argument AND responds to it
Where should the analysis go when you evaluate evidence?
Zoom Out
What is the format of a body paragraph?
ANEZZNEZZ
What are the 2 parts of a zoom out?
1. Connecting evidence back to the argument
2. Authors Purpose
At least how many pieces of evidence should you have in your evidence box
3
Define generalization. Give and example.
When something is too broad/universal statement
"All girls love pink"
If both text meet all 3 criteria of sound evidence what do you need to do?
It doesn't matter which text you choose is stronger as long as your analysis of the evidence is correct and detailed. You should evaluating which one uses the criteria the best
How do you represent a start of a new paragraph?
Indent
Example Prompt
Describe Cameron's argument.
Describe Sincere's argument.
Determine which one is stronger and why?
What is the prompt asking you to do? What should each sentence say based on the prompt.
Name both Cameron and Sincere argument and determine which one is stronger
1st sentence: Cameron argument
2nd sentence: Sincere argument
3rd sentence: Sincere is stronger because his evidence is...
55 minutes
What is another word for concession?
Counterargument
Text 1 is sound while Text 2 is flawed because it has generalization therefore text 1 is stronger
What part of the essay can you skip if you are running out of time.