Argumentative
direct quotes, statistics, facts, and specific examples from text or source that support the claim
What is evidence?
the position taken by the opposite side
What is Counterclaim/Counterargument?
Words that urge the reader/listener to take an immediate action
What is call to action?
monoCHROMatic
What is color?
LUMinesce
What is light?
The side a writer chooses to support in an argument
What is claim?
The opening line of the essay; this gets the readers' attention
What is a hook?
Schools should encourage daily reading because it enhances academic performance, fuels creativity, and strengthens critical thinking skills.
What is thesis? (Clue: has THREE SPECIFIC PARTS)
physICS
What is art?
CHLORoform
What is green?
Something provided by the writer to justify and support a claim/position
What are reasons?
What the writer presents to refute and explain away a counterclaim?
What is rebuttal?
To ensure students develop strong literacy skills and critical thinking abilities, schools and parents must prioritize daily reading and provide engaging materials for students to explore.
What is call to action?
specialIST
What is one who?
ERYTHROcytes
What is red?
A type of writing used to convince
What is argument?
Placed at the start of a writing piece; introduces the overall topic and claim; grabs reader’s attention with hook statement
What is introduction?
Some argue that students should not be required to read daily, as they should have the freedom to choose how they spend their free time outside of school.
What is counterargument/counterclaim?
CYANobacteria
What is blue?
uniFORM
What is shape?
Evidence to back up the writer’s claim
What is supporting details?
a sentence that states the author’s claim AND introduces (USUALLY 3) supporting arguments; usually the final sentence of the introductory paragraph
What is thesis?
Incorporating daily reading into students' routines can significantly improve their comprehension skills, broaden their imagination, and prepare them for future academic success.
What is thesis? (Clue: it has THREE SPECIFIC PARTS)
luminOUS
What is full of?
PHONics
What is sound?