Basics
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
five
Is the counter argument the 1st, 3rd, or 4th part of an argumentative essay?
4th
How many body paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?
three body paragraphs
Label the topic sentence: 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.
Second, year-round school is easier for working families.
After writing an argumentative essay you should?
Proof read
How many reasons are in your thesis statement?
Two
What is the first sentence of the body paragraph called?
topic sentence
Which body paragraph has the counterargument?
third body paragraph
Label the hook: 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. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard.
Why do athletes train so hard?
What words should you avoid using in your argumentative essay?
I, ME,YOU, MY
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
Hook/Attention Grabber/Attention Getter
What is the last sentence of your introduction called?
thesis statement
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
To show the other side's point of view
Label the thesis: 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. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard.
To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard.
How long will you have to write your argumentative essay during the summative?
70 minutes
What two reasons are in the following thesis statement?
Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal and easy to train.
Where do you gather evidence? (give at least 2)
Articles, videos, books, websites
What order should the body paragraphs be in an argumentative essay?
the way the reasons are listed in the thesis statement
Label the call to action: 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. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools.
Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen more schools.
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.
Name the five parts of an argumentative essay.
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Counter Claim or Counterargument, & Conclusion
What is a topic sentence?
Tells the main idea of the body paragraph.
Give an example of 3 transitions words that can be used in an argumentative essay
for example, in conclusion, first, second, lastly, in conclusion, furthermore, etc.
Label the opposing claim: 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. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools.
Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea.
What are good things to use as a hook?
facts, statistics, quotes, examples, short scenario