Thesis
What are the three parts of a thesis statement.
Topic-claim-reasons
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
The introduction
How many main reasons are usually in an argumentative essay?
Two or three
What is a counterclaim?
The argument from the other side.
The thesis statement shows this about the writer’s position.
Their opinion or argument.
What is a hook?
A sentence that grabs the reader’s attention
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?
Topic sentence.
What do you call your response to the counterclaim?
The rebuttal
True or False: A thesis can be a fact that everyone agrees with.
False.
What connects the hook to the thesis?
What does a topic sentence do?
States the main idea of the paragraph.
A counterclaim makes your essay weaker.
False.
What part of the thesis tells what you will argue in each body paragraph?
The reasons
Name one type of hook.
fact, quote, question, anecdote, strong statement
What should each body paragraph focus on?
One reason from the thesis.
Finish the structure: Claim → Counterclaim → ______
Rebuttal.
How can test if a thesis is complete?
(hint: a question.)
The so what test.
Where is the thesis usually placed in the introduction?
At or near the end.
What two things should follow the topic sentence?
Hint: TREES
Evidence/Example and explanation.
Why do writers include counterclaims?
To show they understand the other side and strengthen their argument.