Introduction
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
Is the body 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 is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the body paragraph.
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
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, also known as a counterclaim, states the opposite side from the author's.
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).
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
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, on the other hand, according to, in fact, although, etc.,
What are at least 3 components that make up a correct, complete sentence?
Capital letter at the beginning of the sentence.
Proper punctuation.
Proper spelling
Proper nouns capitalized.
Subject, verb
Label the hook, connecting sentences, and thesis statement in the following introduction. "Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and 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, and train hard."
Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?" Connecting Sentences = "Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and 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, and train hard."
Label the topic sentence, evidence, explanation, elaboration and concluding sentence in the following body paragraph. 'Second, year-round school is easier for working families. According to the text, "Some parents struggle with children out of school for months at a time" (Smith 7). To explain, they have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. By contrast, the longer school year provides for more frequent, shorter breaks which allow families flexibility in vacation planning. 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."
Evidence = "Some parents struggle with children out of school for months at a time" (Smith 7).
Explanation = "To explain, they have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break."
Elaboration= "By contrast, the longer school year provides for more frequent, shorter breaks which allow families flexibility in vacation planning. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks."
Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the transition, the opposing claim and the rebuttal in the following paragraph. "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer. This has caused US students to fall behind students in Europe and Asia. On the other hand, 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. Numerous studies have revealed retention rates are higher among students who attend school year-round.
Transition = "On the other hand,"
Opposing Claim = "...before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea."
Rebuttal = "In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Numerous studies have revealed retention rates are higher among students who attend school year-round."
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.