Introduction
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the body of an essay is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
Name the two parts of the revision process... Or, you might look at it as naming 2-3 parts of the editing process.
What is... revision includes editing your essay for conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, & grammar), as well as, editing your essay for sentence structure, and organization of overall ideas.
The structure of an argumentative essay is held together by the following... (2 possible answers)
What is... a clearly defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay, as well as the transitions that follow...
What is a thesis statement?
What is... a thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the entire essay.
When using evidence to support a reason, you must make sure that the evidence is in ___________ and that you _________________.
What is "quotations" & "cite the page".
Why are conclusions important?
What is... conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring the arguments and main ideas together before the author gives a call to action.
True or False? Are the following transitions good for comparing and contrasting points in an argument:
- According to...
- As a result...
- First, second, third...
- If....then...
- .... because....
What is... False
In contrast...
In comparison...
Like...
Also...
Similarly...
Otherwise...
Likewise...
However...
Your _________ should have a hook, a thesis (claim), and the reasons that support your claim.
What is... Introduction
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
What is... the first sentence in the introduction is called the HOOK.
What is evidence? evidence of what?
Where do you gather your evidence from?
What is...
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis.
Evidence comes from your sources which may be articles, books, blogs, websites etc.
What is an opposing claim? What is it called?
What is...
an opposing claim states the opposite side from that of the author.
It is called a counter-claim.
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
What are the appropriate pronouns to be used in the formal writing style?
What is... formal writing style uses 3rd person point of view only.
The appropriate pronouns to be used are she, he, they, them, and it.
Writing your introduction, you must keep in mind that it should have a ... to catch the reader's attention.
What is... a hook.
True or False. The following is an example of a strong thesis statement: Zoos are good for animals because they don't provide enough space, they use animals as food for other animals, and they don't teach animals about conservation.
What is False . The example is a poor example of a thesis because the reasons do not support the thesis.
Did you know that chocolate milk is good for you?
What part of an argument might this be?
What is... a hook...
What are some good transition words for arguments? Give an example of three.
What is... transition words, or signal words show a change in ideas.
Some examples include: first, second, however, although, furthermore, On the other hand, similarly...
What is a claim or thesis?
What is... a statement the writer is trying to prove is true or a statement the writer agrees with, a strong statement.
What does the writer do in the explanation part of an essay?
The writer should maintain a professional and academic... throughout the essay.
What is ... The writer explains what the evidence proves in his or her own words.
Label the Hook / Connecting Sentence(s) / Thesis Statement: Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as Messi & Ronaldo, have to keep a healthy diet & prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan & train hard.
What is the...
HOOK- Why do athletes train so hard? CONNECTING SENTENCES- Athletes such as Ronaldo & Messi, have to keep a healthy diet & prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. THESIS- To be successful athletes must develop good habits, plan, & train hard.
Each argumentative essay must include a ___________ and a rebuttal before the conclusion.
What is... a counter-claim. This refutes the claim.
When you restate your points, you should make make sure that they are in__________.
What is "Chronological Order or Sequential Order."
In this part of your argument, you need to restate the claim, summarize the argument, counter-claim, rebuttal, and make recommendations.
Conclusion
The conclusion may include brief information about these five parts ... (give three of the five).
Claim, argument summary, counterclaim, rebuttal, and recommendation or call to action