Introduction
What do you call the first sentence of your intro that grabs your reader's attention?
The hook
What are the 3 main parts of the body paragraph?
Reason, Evidence, Reasoning
What is a counterargument?
An explanation of what people who disagree with you might say.
Where in your essay is the conclusion paragraph found?
The final paragraph (5th paragraph)
Name 3 of the 5 states that Ms. Gibbons has lived in.
Kentucky, California, Illinois, Connecticut, and Colorado
What do you call the statement of your position on your topic that serves as a "road map" to your essay?
The claim
What should be stated in the first sentence of the body paragraph?
The reason
Where in your essay is the counterargument normally found?
4th paragraph (after your main reasons and before the conclusion)
What are the 2 main parts of the conclusion paragraph?
A good conclusion should include a restatement of the claim and main reasons. It should also leave the reader with something memorable or a call to action.
Name one of Ms. Gibbons' pets
Rory (cat) and Ellie (dog)
What are the three main parts of the introduction paragraph?
Hook, background info/summary, and claim.
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 two sentence starters you might use in your counterargument paragraph?
Some might say...Some people believe that...Others would argue...In fact...The truth is...However...
What is a citation?
A citation is giving credit to an author whose ideas or words you use.
What is Ms. Gibbons' husband's name?
Jimmy
What is the topic of the following claim? Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
Dogs
What is the purpose of reasoning?
Explaining your evidence in your own words and connecting it to your claim/reason.
When is a citation needed?
Whenever you paraphrase or quote from another source
What is Ms. Gibbons' married name (husband's last name)?
Mai
Label the hook, background info, and claim in the following introduction. "Did you know that only 1 in 3 teens is getting enough sleep? Teens need 8+ hours of sleep each night to be healthy and fully rested. Most high schools start very early, making it difficult for students to get enough sleep. High schools should start later because this will help teens to be healthier and more successful at school."
Hook: "Did you know that only 1 in 3 teens is getting enough sleep?
Background Info: "Teens need 8+ hours of sleep each night to be healthy and fully rested. Most high schools start very early, making it difficult for students to get enough sleep."
Claim: "High schools should start later because this will help teens to be healthier and more successful at school."
Label the reason, evidence, and reasoning in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. According to a study conducted by the New York Times, 67% of families have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break (Graham). Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Reason = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." Evidence = "According to a study conducted by the New York times, 67% of families have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break (Graham)." Reasoning = "Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks.Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the counterargument and rebuttal in the following paragraph: "Some might say that year-round school is a bad idea because teachers and students need the summer to rest and have fun. In fact, year-round school is a wonderful solution because it will allow students to learn more and forget less. Plus, teachers and students would get more breaks throughout the year to rest."
Counterargument: "Some might say that year-round school is a bad idea because teachers and students need the summer to rest and have fun."
Refutation: "In fact, year-round school is a wonderful solution because it will allow students to learn more and forget less. Plus, teachers and students would get more breaks throughout the year to rest."
What is one way you can introduce a quote in your writing?
"According to...."
"(Author) states..."
"...says (author)"
How many years has Ms. Gibbons taught at TAPP?
5