Definitions
What is a definition?
The meaning of a word.
What is called the main claim of an essay?
Thesis statement
What is a Counterclaim/Counterargument?
The opposing viewpoint to your argument.
What is a Rebuttal?
Your response to a counterclaim.
What is a Narrative?
A story that tells about events.
What is explanatory writing?
Writing that informs you about something.
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An Antonym
Where the thesis is usually located?
Bottom part of your Introduction
Give me a counter- argument for: Pizza is the best food ever.
EX: Pizza is the worst food ever because it takes long to make or get.
Where do you find your rebuttal?
It is the 3rd reason from your thesis statement.
What is known as the sequence of events in a story.
Plot Elements
What type of sources are used for explanatory writing?
Primary and Secondary sources.
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An Synonym
A thesis that is just has the topic and opinion fact is considered a weak or strong thesis?
Weak Thesis
Give me a counter- argument for:Cats are better pets than dogs.
EX: Dogs are better than cats because they can protect you.
A rebuttal explains why the counterclaim is…
Incorrect/Wrong/Weak
What is the conflict of a narrative?
The main problem/issue of the story.
What are the 3 main parts of a body paragraph?
Reason, evidence, and reasoning.
What is an inference?
It is an educational guess.
FIX THIS thesis: “School is important.”
“School is important because (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
Give me a Counter argument for : TikTok is the best social media app.
Ex: TikTok is the word social media app because it distracts you.
A strong rebuttal includes this to support your response.
Evidence
The most exciting moment in a story is known as the ...
Climax
How many paragraphs, at least, should your explanatory essay be for the SBA?
3 paragraphs. Intro, Body, and Conclusion
What is Evidence?
How many reasons should a thesis statement have?
Three (3)
Give me a Counter argument for : Students should wear pajamas to school.
EX: Students should not wear pajamas to school because they are not professional.
A rebuttal helps strengthen your…
Argument
A narrative story is divided into 3 parts, what are they?
Beginning, Middle, and End.
What is included in an introduction?
Hook, Background information, and Thesis.
What is a claim?
Your opinion.
A thesis statement is made up of 3 things: topic, _______, and 3 reasons. What is missing?
The Opinion
Give me a Counter argument for : Junk food should be banned in schools.
EX: Junk food should not be banned in schools because it allows you to snack on the go.
A rebuttal comes after presenting the…
Counterclaim/Counterargument
The beginning of a story where characters are introduced is called ...
Exposition
What is the definition of summary?
Putting all the main ideas of a text in one paragraph.
What type of thesis gives reasons to support a claim?
Argumentative Claim
Give me a Counter argument for : Everyone should not learn a second language.
EX: Everyone should not learn a second language because it gives you more opportunities in life.
Give me a rebuttal: Homework is always helpful for students.
EX: Homework is not helpful for students because it takes time away from other productive activities.
The ending where problems are solved is called the...
Resolution
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
Your three reasons will be the order of your what?
Body paragraphs.
Give me a Counter argument for : Kids should not have chores at home.
EX: Kids should have chores at home because it teaches them to be responsible.
Give me a rebuttal: Fast food should be eaten.
EX: Fast food should never be eaten because it is harmful for your health.
The people or animals in a story are known as?
What is a central idea?
Main idea of the text.
Identify the opinion in this thesis: Schools should have students wear uniform because it keeps them safe, focused, and neutral to unnecessary opinions.
Schools should have students wear uniform.
Give me a Counter argument for :Kids under 13 should not have smartphones.
Kids under 13 should have smartphones because they may need them for an emergency.
Give me a rebuttal: Only older students should be allowed to play a sport.
EX: Everyone should play a sport because it will help them stay healthy.
The time and place of a story is known as the ?
Setting
What does SBA stand for?
Smarter Balanced Assessments. (State Testing)
Fix this thesis: Cellphones is class is a no.
Cell phones in class should not be allow because (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
Give me a Counter argument for :Lunch periods should be longer.
EX: Lunch periods should not be longer because it would extend the school day hours.
What is theme?
The message or lesson of a story.