Essay Format
Introduction
Claim
Evidence
Counterclaim
100

This part of the introduction grabs the reader’s attention with a question, fact, quote, or story.
What is the hook?

What is the hook?

100

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is one sentence that shows your point of view and reasons. Also the roadmap of your essay.

100
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
100
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
100

What is a counterclaim?

A counterclaim is a statement that discusses the opposite point of view. The opps! 

200

Each body paragraph starts with this sentence that tells what the paragraph is about.
What is the topic sentence or claim?

What is the topic sentence or claim?

200
Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?
A thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
200
Which of the following is a claim? a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool. b. Students should not wear uniforms. c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
B
200

Which of the following is NOT considered credible evidence? a. A study shows that exercise improves mood b. A doctor states that vaping causes health problems c. Many people say chocolate tastes better than vanilla d. Statistics reveal that reading enhances vocabulary

c. Many people say chocolate tastes better than vanilla

200
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
300

This section addresses opposing views and shows why they are wrong or less valid.
What is the counterargument?

What is the counterargument?

300

This part of the introduction gives the reader a little information about the topic before the claim.

This part of the introduction gives the reader a little information about the topic before the claim.
What is background information?

300

What is incredibly wrong with this claim? 

I think school should be four days a week. 

300

This shows where the evidence came from to avoid plagiarism.

What is a citation?

300
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? NASA should send astronauts to live on Mars.
NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars.
400

Write a counterclaim for the following claim: Hotdogs are better than pizza at party because they are cheaper 

Despite the fact that hotdogs are cheaper, Pizzas are better for a party because... 

400

A short story used in the hook to engage the reader is called this.

What is an anecdote?

400
Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should start earlier OR school should start later
400

Which of the following is not evidence?

a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun

d. listening to loud music is fun

400

When you address a counterclaim, you often do this to convince the reader your claim is stronger.
What is provide evidence or reasoning?

What is provide evidence or reasoning?

500

This part of the conclusion encourages the reader to think further or do something.

What is the final thought or call to action?

500
Write a thesis statement for the following argument: School Uniforms
It is clear that students should/should not wear uniforms because of (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
500
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement?
A thesis statement tells your point of view AND your reasons, while a claim only tells your point of view.
500

When you explain how your evidence supports your argument, you are providing this.

What is reasoning?

500
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is...
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