Basics
Intro
Body Paragraphs
Counter/Conclusion
Verb Moods
100

How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?

6 minimum

100

What do you start the intro with?  Give two examples

Hook (grabber)

Quote, Interesting fact, Anecdote, Statistics, Examples

100

What must every body paragraph start with?

A topic sentence

100

What is the purpose of a counterargument?

show the other side's point of view and show why your position is stronger

100

The teacher called attention to the problem on the board.

Indicative

200

What are the  necessary paragraphs in an argument essay?

Introduction

Body paragraph 1

Body paragraph 2

Body paragraph 3

Counter-argument

Conclusion


200

What three parts make up the intro paragraph

Hook

Background info

Thesis

200

What order should the body paragraphs be in?

the way they're listed in the thesis statement.

200

Why are conclusions important?

Sums up your argument, restates your topic with different wording, gives closer

200

He wished that all the children could have a present.

Subjunctive

300

What are the 5 steps of the writing process?

Brainstorm/Pre-write

Draft

Revise/Edit

Final draft

Proofread

300

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

300

What is a topic sentence?

tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph

300

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result

300

Where did they go after the storm?

Interrogative 

400

What is the job of the writer in an argumentative essay?

Investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; establish a position on a topic; and address the opposing side

400

Is this a strong or weak example of a thesis: Explain why.  Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.

Strong: Gives author's position, gives 3 supporting reasons, and is written in a formal style.

400

List two ways to put evidence into your paragraphs

paraphrase

direct quote

400

What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?

I, ME, YOU, MY

400

As he looked out the window, he asked his friend, "What are we going to eat for dinner?"

Indicative

500

What style of writing should you use?

Should you ever use personal pronouns?

formal

no

500

The purpose of your intro paragraph is to...

Interest the reader

500

What must each piece of evidence have?

in-text citation

500

What is the purpose of a works cited page?

to give credit to your sources

500

Don't run in the halls!

Imperative

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