A statement one can support with evidence (picking a side to an issue)
What is Claim
100
"Students should not wear uniforms to school" is an example of what
What is claim
100
"Teens should have an early curfew." is an example of what
What is claim
100
"Teens should be able to use electronic devices in school" is an example of
What is claim
100
Grab reader's attention, introduce topic, and state claim with two to three reasons
What is my introduction
200
Data that supports the claim
What is evidence
200
"Wearing uniforms doesn't cut down on school problems" is an example of what
What is evidence
200
"Early curfews help prevent crime" is an example of what
What is evidence
200
Reasons teens should be able to use electronics in school are an example of what
What is evidence
200
Evidence, warrant, backing repeated in at least three different places
What is the order needed in my paragraphs
300
Explains why or how the evidence is important and supports the claim
What is warrant (interpretation)
300
"Uniform policies have no effect on improving students work, behavior, or decreasing bullying." is an example of what
What is warrant
300
"If teens are at home, then they are not out on the street looking for trouble." is an example of what
What is warrant
300
Reasons teens should not use electronics in school should appear where in an essay arguing for teens using electronics in school?
What is the counter-argument paragraph
300
Counter-claim and rebuttal goes where
What is after my third evidence, warrant, backing paragraph
400
Gives a "for example"
What is backing (supporting details)
400
"In 8 schools without uniform policies, students actually behaved better than 5 schools with uniform policies." is an example of
What is backing
400
"70% of crimes committed by teens happens after the hours of 8pm." is an example of
What is backing
400
An example of how teens benefit by using electronics in school would be identified as what part of argument
What is backing
400
Wrap-up essay, restate claim and reasons, leave reader thinking
What is conclusion
500
The opposing viewpoint or competing claim
What is counter-claim
500
Students should wear school uniforms is an example of what
What is counter-claim
500
"Although some argue that teenage curfews are not needed, research proves that teens get in to trouble more when out late at night and therefore, need a curfew." is an example of
What is rebuttal
500
"Teens should use devices to be able to communicate in case of an emergency" is an example of what part of argument?
What is evidence
500
How do I give credit for outside information in my essay