Introduction
Where is the introduction paragraph usually located in an essay?
At the beginning of the essay
What is the number of body paragraphs expected in a 5 paragraph essay?
Where is the conclusion paragraph usually located in an essay?
At the end of the essay
Used to share a stance and aims to convince the audience to agree with the author’s stance.
Argument Writing
Used to get the reader's attention
Hook
Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim
Evidence
The opposing argument or opposing viewpoint
Counterclaim
Reliable research is NOT…
Biased
A statement that presents the author’s stance on the topic
Claim
The explanation of how evidence supports a claim
Reasoning
A response to a counterclaim made to disprove or challenge it
Rebuttal
Another word for trustworthy or reliable
Credible
Similar to a claim statement. It presents the author's position on the topic and briefly summarizes their reasoning.
Thesis Statement
This sentence is used to introduce a new idea or topic. Typically at the beginning of a paragraph
Topic Sentence
The final sentence of a conclusion paragraph that shows why the essay is important or relevant to the reader
"So What" Statement
The group of people that the argument is meant to convince
Audience
Give an example of a hook.
An unusual detail, a quote, a questions, an attention catching statement.
These are used to change ideas and introduce evidence seamlessly (ex. "According to the text", "In conclusion", "To begin")
Transition Phrases
The section of an essay where you put your citations and credit any researched sources. Usually the last page of an essay.
Works Cited
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