Intro Paragraph
Another word for the introductory sentence, designed to catch the reader's attention.
What is a hook sentence?
How many sentences long should a body paragraph be?
What is 5-8 sentences?
TRUE or FALSE: In a counterclaim you must provide quotes and evidence to support your opponent's claim.
What is true?
The number a sentences a concluding paragraph should be
What is 5 sentences?
A piece of writing where the author takes a clear stance on a topic and supports their stance with evidence and logical reasoning to persuade the reader to agree with their stance.
What is an argumentative essay?
A sentence which introduces your topic but NOT your claim.
What is a background sentence?
The different supports that explain how the claim/thesis is correct. You should have three of these in the essay.
What are reasons?
A counterclaim paragraph should be this many sentences long.
What is 8 sentences?
The thing you should clearly restate in your conclusion
What is a claim/thesis?
Blends fact and emotion in attempt to convince reader that the writer is “right.” Often relies heavily on opinion.
What is persuasive writing?
Your stance on an issue
What is a claim?
Each body paragraph begins (and is built around) what?
What is ONE supporting reason?
The opposing side of the argument from your stance
What is a counterclaim?
The sentence which restates your main three points
What is a supports sentence?
Offers the reader relevant reasons, credible facts, and sufficient evidence to prove the writer has a valid and worthy perspective. Relies less on opinion and considers all sides to the argument by presenting facts from both sides.
What is argumentative writing?
What is 4 sentences into the intro paragraph?
A piece of writing copied exactly from an article or outside source. Credit is always given to the original author.
What is a quote?
The sentence that opens the counterclaim paragraph and introduces that this paragraph will consider your opponent's side of the argument (AKA shows the other side...)
What is a transtion sentence?
The question your concluding paragraph should anwer.
What is: why is it important?
Facts from articles and other research that support the reasons and claim/thesis.
What is evidence?
THE most important element of an argumentative essay.
What is the claim?
These sentences explain what a quote means and how it supports your claim
What is a commentary sentence?
Commentary sentences that explain why an opponent is wrong (even after providing evidence for them)
What is a rebuttal?
The thing you absolutely should NOT be introducing in a concluding paragraph
What is new information?
The “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader
What is main idea?