Defintions
Create Your Own
Intros/Conclusions
MLA/Style
Miscellaneous
100
Definition of Claim?
What is the main argument/stance of the paper.
100
Create a claim with three (3) supporting reasons for the following topic: Hats In School
Example Answer: Hats should not be allowed in schools because it is unprofessional, distracting, and could be used as weapons.
100
What are two main things included in the introduction paragraph?
What is Audience Hook and Claim. Other answers: transition or background knowledge
100
What is the Font, Size, Spacing in MLA format.
What is Times New Roman, 12, Double.
100
What should you do before you begin writing the paper
Brainstorm/Create an Outline
200
Define Reasons.
What is Supporting Points for Your Argument- Supports Your Claim
200
Create a claim with three (3) supporting reasons for the following topic: Curfews for Minors
Example Response: Curfews should be enforced because it keeps kids out of danger, kids are not as responsible, and it helps parents keep rules for their kids.
200
What are some different ideas for creating an audience hook?
Question, Interesting Fact, Definition, Scenario/Tell A Story,Quote
200
What all has to be included in the heading for MLA?
Name, Class, Teach Name, Date
200
How many paragraphs should there be in your finished paper? How many in-text citations should at least be in your paper?
Paragraphs: 5 In-text Citations: 3
300
Define Evidence.
What is facts/data/quotes to support the reasons in the argument
300
What is a counter-claim to the following opinion: Professional athletes should not get paid as much because it is a hobby, not a career.
Possible Answer: Professional athletes risk their health more than most people in a traditional job.
300
Where does the claim go in the introduction?
Last Sentence
300
When do you use in-text citations?
After paraphrased or quoted information.
300
What four things must be included in each body paragraph?
Reason (topic sentence) Evidence Counterclaim Rebuttal
400
Define Counter-Claim?
What is the opposition to the reason/the opposing side's view
400
Claim: Dogs are better than cats. Reason:You do not have to have cat litter everywhere. Counter-Claim:Dogs can still use the bathroom in the house. What would the rebuttal be?
Possible Answer: While dogs could potentially use the bathroom in the house, they are not trained to use the bathroom in the house. Eventually, they will get out of the cycle.
400
What is one goal of the conclusion?
Summarize the main points, call to action, restate the thesis, or leave with a final thought
400
Create the in-text citation: Article Title: Should Schools Allow Hats? Author: No author given
("Should Schools Allow Hats")
400
What is tone? What type of tone should be used in argumentative papers?
The style and mood the author portrays through writing. Formal tone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
500
Define Rebuttal.
Argues against the counter-claim and proves/supports the reason.
500
Claim: Schools should be year-round. Reason: So kids won't lose skills over the summer. Counter-Claim: Teachers and students need a break to enhance the skills. What is the Rebuttal?
Possible Answer: While teachers and students could enhance their skills over break, the likelihood of them doing that is not as great.
500
What is the first thing that is brought up in a conclusion?
Restate the thesis or claim.
500
Create a citation based on the following: URL: www.procon.org Article title: Does Technology Help or Hinder in Schools Author: No author
("Does Technology Help")
500
What makes a paper argumentative instead of persuasive? Answer 2 out of the 3
Evidence (facts/quotes) Counterclaim Rebuttal
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