W.6.1a Introduce claims/organization
What kind of paragraph comes between the introduction and the conclusion
body
The reasoning we support an argument with (supporting details) is also called what?
evidence
What transitional phrase could you use to introduce a piece of evidence?
for example
according to
for instance
Which is more formal?
"come on" or "c'mon"?
come on
Where in an argument is the conclusion usually located?
at the end
true or false
The thesis of an essay gives a preview of the entire essay
true
When researching, we want to avoid what?
*hint: what were we talking about on the bad science day?*
Bias
Would the transitional phrase "also" be used to link ideas or to show a counterpoint?
to link ideas
which is better?
"I think schools should have dress codes"
or
"Schools should have dress codes because.."
Schools should have dress codes because..
Which paragraph is similar to the conclusion?
The introduction
or
The body paragraphs
The introduction
When writing a thesis, a dependent clause will start off the sentence. What does that dependent clause address?
The opposing view
Addressing the opposing view as a way to strengthen your own argument is called what?
*hint: starts with a 'C'*
counterargument
Would the transitional phrase "in contrast" be used to link ideas or to show a counterargument?
counterargument
Which is better for your conclusion?
"Because of the reasons I listed, you can see that....."
"In conclusion"
In conclusion
true or false
In a conclusion, the author will restate their reasoning
true
The thesis of an essay has to be debatable. It can not be fact.
true or false
true
Which URL ending is better to use in your research?
.com or .gov?
.gov
There are 4 types of transitional phrases. List the 4 types
to make a point
counterpoints
to link
conclusion/summary
True or False
the conventions of an argument shows how the authors voice is used
False.
Voice goes with style
True or False
It is okay to introduce new evidence in the conclusion
false
What do a thesis and a main idea have in common?
They are both a summary
True or False
All evidence will be given in the first body paragraph
false: each body paragraph will contain evidence
If an author uses the phrase "in fact", we can assume the author is about to introduce what?
evidence
a fact
a supporting detail
Which of the following is not included in the conventions of a piece?
Spelling, punctuation, evidence, and grammar
evidence
Give an example of a call to action
do this
buy this
support this