Task & Directions
The Argument Essay is in which part of the Regents?
Part 2
Your main argument or position in an essay is called what?
Thesis / Claim
What should your first sentence of your body paragraph be?
Your REASON for supporting your claim.
READ THE SAMPLE INTRO:
The right to repair is when people can fix their own devices. Many people like it because it helps them. It is important today.
WHAT'S WRONG?
There is no clear claim.
What is the highest you can score on this section?
6
Students must use at least how many sources in their essay?
3
The introduction should begin with this to engage the reader
hook
What must be provided BEFORE a piece of evidence?
the CONTEXT/INTRODUCTION of a quote
READ THE SAMPLE BODY PARAGRAPH EXCERPT:
According to Source 1, "repair costs have increased over time." This shows that the issue is important.
WHAT'S WRONG?
Not an analysis
Does not explain how the evidence supports the claim
An essay that makes no reference at ALL to the sources can be score no higher than what?
1
How long should your argument essay be?
5-6 paragraphs
TRUE OR FALSE: You need to provide background information/context to connect your hook and thesis.
TRUE
What language/words should be avoided in your writing?
casual/conversational language & personal pronouns (I, me, my, we, us, you)
A STUDENT USED THE FOLLOWING QUOTES IN THEIR ESSAY:
"The right to repair is beneficial" (Source 1).
"People like fixing things" (Source 1).
"It helps save money" (Source 1).
WHAT'S WRONG?
An essay using fewer than 3 sources cannot score higher than what?
3
What type of words help organize your writing and flow from one idea to another?
transition words
A strong thesis contains what 2 aspects?
claim & reasons
What do you have to follow the counterclaim with?
A rebuttal
READ THE SAMPLE ANALYSIS:
I think the right to repair is good because it's cheaper. Also, companies are kinda greedy and this is unfair.
WHAT'S WRONG?
informal tone
personal pronouns
Minimal or incoherent writing can result in what score?
0
How many reasons are required in order to effectively support your claim?
2-3
What type of hook should be avoided at all costs?
a QUESTION
After you Introduce and Cite your quote, what must you do?
Explain/analyze how it connects to your claim
READ THE SAMPLE COUNTERCLAIM:
Some people disagree with the right to repair. However, they are wrong.
WHAT'S WRONG?
should be a concession (While it may be true that...)
No explanation or evidence
An essay with no clear claim can score what at most?
1