Thesis statement
The length of a thesis statement is typically
one sentence
Last paragraph of your paper
Conclusion
Supports your claim
Evidence
Why do you need evidence?
It backs up your claim
A thesis will be proven in the body paragraphs with the help of
Evidence or supporting claims
Your evidence/reasons can be based on your opinion.
False
Statement that you are trying to argue
Thesis
Fight-ing
Where should you get evidence?
Reliable sources
Another word for a thesis
Claim or argument (my side on the topic)
indicates a writers stance on a matter
A counterclaim agrees with your thesis
False
The part of the paper where the thesis is mentioned
Introduction
My tone in an argumentative paper should be...
Calm
Does evidence go in the intro, body, or conclusion?
Body paragraphs
How many reasons should a thesis have to back it up?
Think number of body paragraphs
3
True
The least number of sentences a paragraph should have
5
The refute is commonly known as the
Counter claim
Evidence can be...
Proven
Main
The conclusion should restate the thesis.
True
The body paragraphs should include evidence to back up each ___.
Claim
Words you dont use in an argumentative paper
I, Me, My,
3 ways to state your evidence
- summary
- Paraphrase
- Direct quote