Basics
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
6 minimum
What do you start the intro with? Give two examples
Hook (grabber)
Quote, Interesting fact, Anecdote, Statistics, Examples
What must every body paragraph start with?
A topic sentence
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view and show why your position is stronger
The teacher called attention to the problem on the board.
Indicative
What are the necessary paragraphs in an argument essay?
Introduction
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 2
Body paragraph 3
Counter-argument
Conclusion
What three parts make up the intro paragraph
Hook
Background info
Thesis
What order should the body paragraphs be in?
the way they're listed in the thesis statement.
Why are conclusions important?
Sums up your argument, restates your topic with different wording, gives closer
He wished that all the children could have a present.
Subjunctive
What are the 5 steps of the writing process?
Brainstorm/Pre-write
Draft
Revise/Edit
Final draft
Proofread
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
Summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
What is a topic sentence?
tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph
in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result
Where did they go after the storm?
Interrogative
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
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.
List two ways to put evidence into your paragraphs
paraphrase
direct quote
What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?
I, ME, YOU, MY
As he looked out the window, he asked his friend, "What are we going to eat for dinner?"
Indicative
What style of writing should you use?
Should you ever use personal pronouns?
formal
no
The purpose of your intro paragraph is to...
Interest the reader
What must each piece of evidence have?
in-text citation
What is the purpose of a works cited page?
to give credit to your sources
Don't run in the halls!
Imperative