introduction
body
paragraph
conclusion
vocab 1
vocab 2
100
a statement that explains, supports, or clarifies a main point 
what is a thesis
100
one point supporting you thesis
what is a topic sentence
100
reminds the reader of the authors main point
what is a conclusion
100
the opposing view point
what is a counterclaim
100
an assertion that something is true of factual
what is a claim
200
a statement that is debatable (used in argumentative writings) 
what is a claim
200
provides evidence from the text to support your claim
what is introducing and stating evidence
200
Look to the future, Provocative question or statement, shocking statistic or fact, evoke a vivid image, and call for action
what are different kinds of conclusions
200
consider in detail in order to discover essential features 
what is analyze
200
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
what is credibility
300
grabs the audiences attention
what is a hook
300
shows how the evidence proves the point the author is trying to make
what is enlarging evidence 
300
1-2 sentences which restate the thesis in a fresh way to increase the essay's main point
what is a summary statement
300
an assertion offered as evidence that something is true
what is an argument
300
knowing on which to base belief 
what is evidence
400
wraps up your introduction
what is a thesis
400
wraps up the paragraph and moves on to the next point
what is a transition
400
the final thought which should create a lasting impression on the reader
what is a clincher
400
short account of an incident
what is an anecdote
400
a concept whose truth can be proved
what is a fact
500
Opens up your introduction
what is a hook
500
Includes supporting points and details usually ordered from weakest to strongest
what is a body paragraph
500

looking for the authors main idea and how it's developed

how do readers analyze an essay

500
a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
what is bias
500
something that serves as evidence
what is testimonial
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