Introduction
Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
What does a counterclaim do?
It goes against the claim and provides the opposing viewpoint.
When the material comes directly from the text and has quotation marks around it, like “this”.
Direct text evidence
What is the topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph.
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas.
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
When you put the evidence into your own words.
Paraphrase/Elaboration
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
What is an opposing claim?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's.
Which of these introduces your counterclaim?
A) Some may say...
B) Critics argue...
C) Furthermore,
A and B only
Which of these introduces text evidence?
According to the author...
According to the text...
In the article, it states...
All!
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis statement? Explain why. Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
The example is a strong thesis because it gives the author's position (dogs are fantastic pets), gives 3 supporting reasons (why dogs are fantastic pets), and is written in formal writing style (3rd person, no slang, no abbreviations, no contractions).
Where do the rebuttal and counterclaim go?
In the last body paragraph!
What are transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...
How should rebuttals begin? Give two examples.
But,
However,
Instead,
On the other hand,
Constantly,
What should you do after you introduce text evidence?
Talk/elaborate/explain
Label the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." Supporting Details = "They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks." Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the restated thesis, opposing claim, and call to action in the following paragraph. "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Restated Thesis = "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia." Opposing Claim = "Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea." Call to Action = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Count the number of revisions needed to be made in the following paragraph in order to reflect FORMAL WRITING STYLE: I think year-round school should exist bc students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in europe and asia. B4 haters see the research, year-round school might sound like a stinky idea. Year-round school really is a smart solution for our students. It’ll allow students to learn more and forget less. If we want to help students learn more, year-round school oughta happen in more schools.
10 revisions must be made.
Does the counterclaim or the rebuttal get evidence?
Rebuttal!