Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is the point you are trying to prove.
What is the first step in writing your essay after reading the prompt?
Brainstorm your original ideas on paper.
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof from the sources that you need to support your argument
Define "purpose"
The REASON why someone is writing their essay.
Every sentence starts with....
A capital letter.
Where does the claim belong when you start your essay?
It belongs in the introduction
What is the prompt?
The question your essay will answer
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons/points
Define "audience"
The people who will read your writing.
Every sentence ends with...
punctuation.
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
After writing your essay, before your submit, you must...
Proofread, edit, revise! MAKE IT BETTER!
If there is still time, you are not finished!
What are your looking for while reading the sources?
Collect evidence that supports your claim.
Define "tone"
The author's attitude toward the subject
Your evidence must be....
cited! Say ("according to source 1...", "source 2 says..." or put (s1) at the end of the sentence.
The claim is your...
Your answer or opinion
How many reasons or points should your argumentative essay have?
It should have 2 points or reasons that you talk about. 1 in each of your body paragraphs.
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying. That is how you convince your reader.
Define "argumentative essay"
An essay that gives reasons for your claim or answer about a topic.
Do I have to say the words from the source information exactly as it is in the text?
No, your can summarize it. This is called paraphrasing!
Can a claim be an opinion? Tell why or why not.
Yes, because it is your own personal view.
Tell me the steps for writing an essay
1. read the prompt
2. brainstorm and decide your claim
3. read the articles and find evidence to support your claim
4. plan (use RACES on your blank paper)
5. type your essay
6. Go back and proofread, edit and make it BETTER!
When you put evidence in your own words it is called what?
Paraphrasing
Define "elaboration"
Your own thoughts or ideas that give more explanations to the evidence. Usually the sentence directly after your source information.
Is argumentative writing based on facts, opinions, or both? Explain
It is based on both because you give your opinion about your viewpoint, while also supporting it with facts