A statement that one believes to be true; the main argument of an argumentative essay
What is a 'claim'?
This paragraph is where the reader learns the claim and subclaims.
What is the introduction paragraph?
T-chart used to organized researching into two sides of the argument
What is a Pro/Con Chart?
The header that goes above the list of sources at the end of the essay
What is 'Works Cited'?
Mr. Xavier's killer
Who is the chef and his brother?
Information that supports a claim
What is 'evidence'?
This paragraph wraps up the entire argument.
What is the conclusion paragraph?
French cooking phrase used as an analogy to describe the practice of gathering your research before you begin writing
What is 'Mise en Place'?
The order for the Works Cited list
What is alphabetical order?
Mr. Xavier's cause of death
What is a heart attack due to an overdose of his heart medication?
A statement that supports the claim / reason why the claim is correct
What is a 'subclaim'?
Sweet and savory food combination used as analogy for how research & organization go hand-in-hand
What are Oreos & salsa?
What is the 'in-text citation'?
Mr. Kelley's killer
Who is Mr. Scott?
The process of making a logical connection between evidence and a subclaim
What is 'reasoning'?
This part of the introduction paragraph gets the readers attention
What is a 'hook'?
Specific word Mr. Beck used to describe evidence that is trustworthy and credible
What is 'reliable' evidence?
The correct way to punctuate an in-text citation
What is a period after the parenthesis?
What is a knife?
A coherent set of reasons, statements or facts meant to establish a position and/or persuade others
What is an 'argument'?
This opposing viewpoint can be introduced in the third body paragraph.
What is a 'counterargument'?
Specific word Mr. Beck used to describe evidence that is directly related to the argument you're researching
What is 'relevant' evidence?
The full name of the group behind the 'MLA' citation
What is the 'Modern Language Association'?
Last name of the man who was found at the bottom of the stairs
Who is Mr. Felting?