Claim & Thesis
The sentence that tells you what you want people to believe or do.
Claim/Thesis
We directly support our claim with __.
What is a counterargument?
A sentence that shows another person's opinion that differs from yours.
The first paragraph that grabs the reader's attention and tells the claim is called the __.
Introduction.
I believe that school should start later ____ students will be able to focus better if they are well-rested.
because
Start this sentence with "I believe that..." to tell your opinion.
Thesis
This is a fact or example that supports a reason.
Evidence.
What is a rebuttal?
How many reasons and pieces of evidence should a body paragraph have (minimum) to support the claim?
2 reasons
Fill in the blank: First, Second, ____, Finally
Next/Then
Which is a stronger claim?
1) We should have shorter school days.
2) I like pizza.
1) We should have shorter school days.
Give one simple reason students might want less homework.
They need time to rest.
Why should you include a counterargument in your writing?
To show you are fair and thought about other ideas.
What two things should you do in your conclusion?
2) Wrap up/call to action
Which transition words (name 1) are used to introduce the reason why the counterargument is wrong?
However & But
Name one thing a good thesis should do besides state your opinion.
Give a reason/tell why
Choose the better piece of evidence:
1) "My friend says homework is bad"
2) "A study shows kids do better with less homework"
2) "A study shows kids do better with less homework.
Some people say "No uniforms". Give a short rebuttal to support uniforms.
Ex: Uniforms help students focus on learning.
Write one sentence frame to start an introduction that gives your opinion.
I believe that (claim) because (reasons).
Give two transition words that are used to add information.
Furthermore, Moreover, Additionally, Another, Also
Write/Say a short thesis for this prompt: "Should students have recess every day?"
Ex: I believe students should have recess every day because it helps them play and learn.
Read this evidence: "A study shows that sleep helps learning." Give a reason that would be supported by this evidence.
Ex: "Kids learn better when they are not tired."
Claim: Schools should start later.
Counterargument: Some people may say that buses will be harder to schedule.
Give a one-sentence rebuttal.
Ex: We can change bus times so students get more sleep and learn better.
Arrange these parts in order: Reasons, Thesis, Hook, Conclusion, Counterargument
Hook, Thesis, Reasons, Counterargument, Conclusion
Choose the best transition word to start a sentence that gives a piece of evidence after your claim and reason: "__, the CDC says students learn better when they are rested."
For example/For instance