Claim
A statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
What is a claim?
A statement that shows/acknowledges the opposite point of view.
What is a counterclaim?
facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
What is evidence?
Explanation to support how evidence proves a claim/ demonstrate relevance of evidence. It can include examples, cause/effect, compare/contrast, etc.
What is reasoning/elaboration?
Introduction, 2 body paragraphs, counterclaim+rebuttal, conclusion
What is the structure of an argumentative essay?
Claim, evidence, reasoning
What does CER stand for?
The part after your counterclaim that explains why the original argument remains valid or stronger.
What is a rebuttal?
What is logos?
How long your reasoning/elaboration should be
What is at least 3 sentences?
Two parts: What you should do as you read sources AND before you begin writing your essay that lays out your main points and evidence you will use.
What is annotating sources and planning your essay?
In this type of essay, you are explaining a topic to your audience without giving your opinion on it.
What is an expository essay?
What you should try to do after you state the counterclaim AND after you provide your rebuttal.
What is cite evidence and give elaboration?
What you must do when you either quote or paraphrase something from a source.
What is provide a citation? (What is cite evidence?)
Only restating or paraphrasing evidence without providing further elaboration on how it supports your claim.
What are things you shouldn't do in elaboration sentences?
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the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs. Is always the first sentence of each body paragraph
What is a topic sentence?
The type of essay where a counterclaim and rebuttal are NOT used.
What is an expository essay?
The number of pieces of evidence you should have in each body paragraph.
What is 2?
This shows that.... this reveals... this demonstrates... etc.
What are transition phrases to introduce reasoning?
The types of language you should AVOID in your body paragraphs? (EX: I, me, my, you, yours)
What is first and second person?
Where you should place your entire thesis statement for the second time, summarize your main points, and end with a final statement or call to action.
What is the conclusion paragraph?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is...
What are transitions to introduce a counterclaim?
For example... One study shows... A man who was interviewed explains...
What are transition phrases that introduce evidence?
To show the reader that you understand the opposing point of view and convince them that your point of view is better.
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim in your argument?
The first sentence on an introduction paragraph that engages the reader. Examples include relevant personal anecdotes, famous quotes, interesting fact, strong rhetorical question.
What are types of hooks?