Vocabulary
Your main opinion or position.
CLAIM
A paragraph should be at least _______ sentences long.
THREE
This is a reason that supports your argument. It's the first sentence of your first and second body paragraphs.
CLAIM
(reason)
The last sentence of the essay, and the final sentence of the conclusion should leave the reader ____________.
THINKING
What does the first S in SOAPS stand for?
SUBJECT
The opposing opinion or another point of view.
COUNTERCLAIM
(counterargument)
This middle section of an introduction paragraph introduces the controversy itself, but does not reveal the author's opinion.
Background Information
This is the proof that supports your claim. It is the second sentence in you first and second paragraphs.
EVIDENCE
Never add ___________ information to a conclusion.
NEW
What does the O in SOAPS stand for?
OCCASION
Your response to the counterclaim.
REBUTTAL
(turn back)
This sentence grabs the reader's attention with a quote, shocking statistic, question, strong statement, or anecdote.
HOOK
This is the sentence that links your evidence to your claim.
BRIDGE
The first sentence of the conclusion is a ______________ ___________ ______________.
REWORDED THESIS STATEMENT
What does the A in SOAPS stand for?
AUDIENCE
A sentence that connects ideas.
BRIDGE
Clearly states the overall claim and what you will argue.
THESIS STATEMENT
Which body paragraph contains the counterclaim?
The THIRD body paragraph.
SUM UP
(summarize)
What does the P in SOAPS stand for?
PURPOSE
Facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that support your claim.
EVIDENCE
What are the three parts of the introduction, and what order do they go in?
1st - Hook
2nd - Background Information
3rd - Thesis Statement
After stating the counterclaim, respond with a rebuttal (turn back). The rebuttal explains why your claim is ____________.
STRONGER
What are the parts of a conclusion, and what order do they go in?
REWORDED THESIS STATEMENT
SUMMARY
CLOSING STATEMENT
What does the last S in SOAPS stand for?
SPEAKER