GENERAL VOCABULARY
A reliable resource that writers use to cite information.
CREDIBLE SOURCE
The word used when you rewrite the words of others in your own words.
What is to paraphrase?
The 4 components of the lead paragraph?
What are: HOOK, BACKGROUND , CLAIM, REASONS
Why are sentence starters important during the writing process?
Sentence starters are important during the writing process because...
Facts, details, or examples that support the writer's reasons.
What is EVIDENCE?
An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
What is an argument?
Another name for the LEAD paragraph
What is the INTRODUCTION?
What is your claim?
My claim is...
The base/root word found in the word argumentation.
What is ARGUE
The explanation of WHY the author feels the way he or she does on a topic.
What is the reason?
Terms used to state the writer's position, if writing FOR or AGAINST the topic:
What are PRO or CONS?
What are two reasons you will be using to support your claim?
Two of my strongest reasons that support my claim are:
Two ways data can be represented.
ANECDOTAL & STATISTICAL
The statement of the author's point of view
What is a claim?
Name one strategy you can use to introduce the hook
QUESTION! QUOTE! STATISTICS ! ACNECDOTE
Share a piece of statistical data to support one of your reason.
One piece of statistical data to support my reason is
Words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas are link together to support your topic.
Transition Words
The component in the introduction that is written to interest the reader or to grab the reader's attention.
What is the hook
What is the purpose of the claim in the lead paragraph?
TO STATE THE POSITION OF THE WRITER OR AUTHOR.
Share background info that motivates you to write on the topic
Background information that motivated me to write on this topic is...