Introduction
Is the introduction the first, middle, or last of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the first part of an argumentative essay.
Are body paragraphs the first, middle, or last part of an argumentative essay?
Body paragraphs are the middle of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the first, middle, or last part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the last part of an argumentative essay.
What does it mean to evaluate?
To judge to value or amount of something. Ex. strong vs weak
The capital of Alaska
Juneau
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 whole body paragraph. It rephrases the claim and may introduce a reason.
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the claim and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
Is this a strong or weak claim? Teachers should allow students to decide whether to have their cameras on or off in class so they are more comfortable.
Strong
The biggest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
What does COSA stand for?
Clear, Original, Specific, Arguable
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.
Why do we evaluate claims?
So we know how to write strong claims to persuade our readers to side with our opinion.
The fastest land animal.
Cheetah (~70mph)
What are the 3 parts of an introduction?
Introduce/define the topic, state your claim, state the reasons you will talk about in the body paragraphs.
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...
Is this a strong or weak claim? The earth is warming because humans are dumb.
How old is Maria? a) 16 or younger b) 18 c) 21
c) 21
How long should the introduction be?
3 or 4 sentences
What are the 3 types of evidence we discussed in class?
Statistical, Observational, Testimonial
How long should your conclusion be? (How many sentences)
Between 2 and 4 sentences.
Is this a strong or weak claim? The government should prioritize human rights when passing laws that affect the citizens of the U.S.
Strong
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven