Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Revision and Planning
Other Important Stuff
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Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
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Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
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Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
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What does it mean to revise?
Revise means to go back and edit or make changes to your draft.
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What is it called when you address the other side?
Counterclaim/ counter-argument/ Opposing claim
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What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay. It is the writers' answer and reason combined.
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What comes immediately after a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
A transition word and/or lead in
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Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because: they restate the thesis, bring together the arguments and main ideas or reasons Summary of the issue with a call to action
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Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
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What is a keyword that is used to indicate opposing evidence?
however- But- On the other hand- In contrast- In contrary-
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What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook ar attention grabber. Or as Mrs. Teague calls it the F(fact/freestyle)
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What is the first sentence in a body paragraph? thesis statement or topic sentence?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
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True or False: A body paragraph does not need a conclusion sentence after the connect sentence.
FALSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Why is it important to revise your essays?
It is important to revise your essays to catch any mistakes.
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What are 2 transitional words/phrases used to offer new evidence?
For example- for instance- to begin with- to illustrate- In addition- also- another
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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).
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What is the strongest type of textual evidence? or What is the weakest?
(strong)Statistics/facts/numbers/research findings (weak) personal stories/opinions/emotional appeal
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What are transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: for instance, in addition, in conclusion, furthermore, for example, also, another, additionally, thus,
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What should you do before you read the text and write your essay?
Create a T-CHART
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A minimum of how many sentences are needed for "explain" when writing the commentary?
two
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Which is the thesis statement in the following introduction. 1,2, or 3? 1-"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. 2-No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. 3-To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
3-Thesis: "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
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What it the claim for this 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 = "year-round school is easier for working families." or "year-round school is less difficult for working parents"
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Label the opposing/counter claim :Is it 1,2,3 or,4? 1- "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. 2-Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. 3-In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. 4-Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
2- Opposing Claim = "Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea."
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When you are writing a rough draft, what planning strategy should you use to create an outline?
T-L-Q-C
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On the FSA RUBRIC, what is the name of the middle column that you are scored on?
Evidence and Elaboration
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