Harambe
How old was Harambe the Gorilla?
Harambe was a 17 years old gorilla.
How long should a thesis statement be?
A thesis statement should be one sentence.
What are counter claims?
Counter claims show evidence and reasoning for the opinion opposite from the authors.
True or False?
Using quotes from other reliable sources be used as evidence to back up your opinion?
True
How old was the boy in Harambe’s enclosure?
The boy was four years old.
What is a thesis statement referred to as?
It is referred to as a roadmap to your essay.
What do counterclaims show us?
Counterclaims show us the other side of the story, with evidence and reasonings to support it.
What is the most important part of writing an argumentative essay?
The most important part is having supporting evidence.
What zoo was Harambe killed at?
He was killed at Cincinnati Zoo.
What should a good thesis statement do?
A good thesis statement should sum everything up, and get across the point your trying to make.
What should a topic sentence include?
A topic sentence should include the topic, the major point being discussed, and the evidence.
Is this sentence true or false?
Using first and second person weakens a claim.
True
What did Harambe do to the boy in his cage?
He picked him up, but didn’t harm him.
How should an opinion be stated in a thesis statement?
The opinion should be stated strongly and as a statement. It cannot be "wishy-washy".
What should the first sentence in a body paragraph be?
The first sentence should be the topic sentence.
What does an argumentative essay need to have?
It needs to have an opinion, evidence supporting the opinion, and details supporting the evidence.
What is the authors position on the death of Harambe?
The author believes his life shouldn’t have been a sacrifice, and he hopes Harambe didn’t die in vain.
Which thesis statement is better?
1. Junk foods is bad, because it is unhealthy, expensive, and not nutritional.
or
2. Although junk food tastes good, it is bad because it is unhealthy, expensive, and not nutritional.
2. Although junk food tastes good, it is bad because it is unhealthy, expensive, and not nutritional.
How any pieces of supporting evidence should a paragraph have for a claim?
There should be three pieces of supporting evidence, and details to back up the evidence.
How can you make a strong argument of your opinion in the thesis statement?
You need to state your opinion like a fact and have reliable evidence supporting it.