Parts of an Argument
Leaves the reader with a lasting impression or suggests the reader does something.
What is a call to action?
States one of the reasons or ideas from the thesis statement.
What is the topic sentence?
Apples aren't the best source of food for nutrition.
What is an opinion?
Grabs the readers attention.
What is an attention grabber?
The first step in a conclusion.
What is restate the attention grabber in a new way?
The author's position.
What is a claim?
Restates the author's main point in the body paragraph in a new way.
What is a wrap-up sentence?
"Love is the universal language." - author unknown
What is a quote?
Things you know about the topic before reading the passage set.
What is background knowledge?
Summarizes the main points made in each body paragraph.
What is step 2?
Supports the author's claim.
What is a reason?
Three sentences elaborating on the text evidence in your own words.
What is an explanation?
Once I lived on a street where no one interacted with each other. The neighbors didn't wave and the children didn't play.
What is an anecdote?
Gives 2-3 ideas in response to the writing directions.
What is the thesis statement?
Leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
What is step 3?
The opinion of those who do not agree with the author's claim.
What is a counterclaim?
It can only be taken from one of the passage sets.
What is text evidence?
Rainbows are a symbol of God's promise to never flood the Earth again or a reflection of the sun off the gaseous vapors of water after a rainy day.
What is a definition?
Should not be included in the introduction.
What is text evidence?
Tells the reader to do take an action.
What is step 3?
The response to those who disagree with the author's claim.
What is a rebuttal?
What is the title of a passage?
Pools are filled with water for the recreation of kids during the summer.
What is a general statement?
Gives 2-3 reasons why the author agrees or disagrees with the writing directions.
What is a claim?
Should not be included in the conclusion.
What is new information that was not mentioned in the introduction and body paragraphs?