Introduction
What must you do in a counterclaim?
Address the opposing side, and disprove it
An argument is not valid unless it has what?
Evidence
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main claim you need to prove in the essay
What should each body paragraph include?
Topic sentence (reason), evidence, explanation, citations
True or false: A thesis statement should include the word "I"
What is the point of a thesis?
To explain to the reader what you are arguing.
How are body paragraphs and the thesis connected?
Body paragraphs should always be trying to support the thesis
Name one phrases you might use to begin a counterclaim paragraph?
Some might believe that..., Others may think that
What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?
According to the article/poem...
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).
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas as well as state a call to action
Here's two pieces of evidence: Form a claim based on the evidence.
1. Cell-phone drivers are very unpredictable: they weave, tailgate, drive too fast or too slow, make improper turns, run red lights, and even stop at green ones.
2.. In October at the California Traffic Safety Summit, experts testified that “cell phones used by drivers lead to at least 1,000 deaths per year in California.”
Cell phone usage on the road should be prohibited.
Name two transitional phrases you might use to start off a body paragraph.
Therefore, In addition to, on the other hand, etc.
How would you edit this thesis statement?
In this paper, I will be discussing the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day.
Be more specific, give a reason why eating a healthy breakfast is important.
e.g.
Eating a healthy breakfast is important to help your body function at its optimal level throughout the day.
Many parents struggle between working and parenting. When the school year is over many have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break.
Mr. Watson and I will choose who has the best argument.
What is the difference between Opinion writing and Argumentative Writing?
Writers use research, evidence, and reasons
Includes a counterclaim
Not based on feelings