Claim & evidence
where does a claim go in a essay?
claim goes at the end of the introduction paragraph.
how does a rebuttal strengthen a essay?
This emphasizes the importance of effectively responding to counterclaims.
Why is it important to include evidence in your argumentative essay?
Evidence in an essay is like giving those reasons to your reader. It's proof that what you're saying is true and makes your argument way more convincing.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is when you say something is something else to make a comparison, even if it's not really true.
What is a hook in an argumentative essay?
It's the first sentence or two that gets your reader interested in your topic. It might be a question, a fun fact, or something surprising.
do you need a claim or evidence in a essay?
YES
What are some strategies for writing a strong rebuttal?
This promotes the development of effective argumentative writing skills.
Why is it important to consider your audience when writing an argumentative essay?
thinking about your audience helps you write an essay that they'll actually want to read and be convinced by.
Identify the simile in the following sentence: "He was as brave as a lion."
The simile is "as brave as a lion." A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare things.
What is a thesis statement?
Your thesis is the main point of your whole essay.
Why is it important to use evidence to support a claim?
This emphasizes the importance of credibility and logical reasoning.
How can you effectively introduce a counterclaim in your writing or speech?
This encourages students to think about how to smoothly bring in an opposing view.
This emphasizes the importance of effectively responding to counterclaims.
When you argue, people might disagree. You need to answer their disagreements (counterclaims) with good reasons and proof.
What is personification?
Personification is when you give human qualities to things that aren't human.
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence starts a paragraph and tells what that paragraph is all about
What makes evidence "strong" or "weak"?
See if the proof is good and if it really backs up the idea.
How can you effectively introduce a counterclaim in your writing or speech?
"Some people argue that..."
What is the difference between a counterclaim and a simple disagreement?
A counterclaim is a specific reason why someone might disagree with you. A simple disagreement is just saying "I don't agree" without giving reasons.
Explain the difference between irony and sarcasm.
Irony is when something unexpected happens, or when words mean the opposite of what they say. Sarcasm is a mean way of using irony to make fun of someone.
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an argumentative essay?
The ending paragraph wraps everything up.
"All teenagers are addicted to their phones." What is wrong with this claim?
This question helps students to see that broad claims are very hard to prove.
What are some strategies for writing a strong rebuttal?
Provide strong evidence
Explain how to use evidence to support a rebuttal.
A rebuttal is your answer to a counterclaim. You use facts, examples, and quotes (evidence) to show why your side is stronger.
What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is when you exaggerate to make a point.
Describe the structure of a well-developed body paragraph in an argumentative essay.
A good body paragraph has a topic sentence, gives evidence to prove your point, explains why the evidence matters, and ends with a sentence that leads to the next paragraph.