Introduction
What are the three components of the introduction of an argumentative?
Hook, Position, and Thesis Statement
What should the first sentence of a body paragraph include?
The first sentences should introduces one of the three parts of your thesis statement from the introduction.
How should you order your body paragrpahs?
The way the 3 things in your thesis statement are ordered.
What should the beginning of your counterargument look like, or what is the first thing you should state?
What opponents might say: In the beginning of the counterargument you should state what opponents of your opponents might say.
How long is the conclusion in terms of sentences?
The conclusion is 3-5 sentences; giving room to rehash the thesis statement, provide your topic's importance, and give the essay a nice wrap up.
How many sentences should an argumentative introduction include?
3-5 sentences
Using the PEAL Writing strategy what is the second sentence in your paragraph about?
You give evidence from the sources to support your opinion, in a way that does not down talk people who do not support you.
What are examples of transition words you should use?
First of all, Additionally, Moreover, Furthermore, Finally
What should the next part of a counterargument paragrpah include?
Rebuttal: After saying what opponents would believe say why they are wrong, and why what you believe is correct.
What is the purpose of rewriting the thesis statement in your conclusion?
In the end of the essay it is important to highlight the key points of your argument. A good conclusion restates the thesis statement using new words and vocabulary.
What is a hook and what is its purpose in the context of an argumentative essay?
Hook/Capture: The hook is commonly the first sentence in an essay; the main purpose is to grab the reader's attention, it is normally a quote, question, or sometimes use of wordplay.
Using the PEAL writing strategy, what comes after the evidence in a body paragraph in terms of an argumentative essay?
After the evidence comes an explination for it that is used to give why the evidence connects with your point earlier in the paragraph. Explain how it connects with your opinion.
What is the purpose of the topic sentences in your body paragraph?
It is to show what you will talk about in the specific paragraph; it should link to your final sentence because in all it should relate to support your opinion on the essay.
How should you structure your rebuttal, and what your opponents would say?
Structure both with the PEAL Writing stategy still leaving 7-10 sentences.
Why do you state the importance of your topic and/or opinions?
When you state the importance of your topic it gives meaning to youe opinion.
What is the purpose of a position sentence in the context of an argumentative essay?
Position: The main purpose of a position sentence in an introduction is to state your view on the given topic without giving personal pronouns such as I, me, and am. Other purposes include providing background information, narrowing the topic, explain the topic, or introduce layers of complexity.
What is the purpose of a link sentence at the end of a PEAL paragraph?
In the context of an argumentative essay the link is used to find the relation between your paragraph and the main topic.
How many examples of text evidence should you use throughout your entire essay?
5 - One for each body paragrpah, one to argue what opponents would say, and one to argue back to the opponents in your counterargument.
What is the purpose of the counterargument in an argumentative essay?
"A counterargument is a viewpoint that opposes your main argument. Counterarguments are part of good persuasive writing and speaking strategy because they show that you've considered other points of view. They also set up the chance to refute the opposition and show why your position is the right one to have." - From study.com
How should you finish your essay?
Closing sentence. Final words. Connects back to the introduction. Provides a sense of closure. Give your topic meaning with a sense of closure.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in the context of an argumentative essay?
Thesis statement: The purpose of a thesis statement is to give a narrow enough opinion so people know what you are talking about but not to broad so people misinterpret my view. Additionally, another purpose of the thesis statement is to give the topic of your later body paragrpahs.
How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
7-10 sentences
How do your body paragrpahs link to your overall topic?
Through their final sentences, they should support your opinion and link to the overall message.
How long should the counterargument be in terms of sentence count?
The counterargument should still be 7-10 sentences but instead you write a PEAL section for your opponents and against your opponents.
How does your conclusion tie in with the rest of your essay?
Your conclusion gives a sense of closure. It highlights the key points of your essay. It provokes the reader to agree(If you write successfully). The end of an essay should impact the reader in the point you hope to achieve with your essay.