Introduction
True or false
The purpose of an introduction paragraph is to make clear to a reader what your opinion is.
False
What is a counter argument?
argument against thesis
According to Rules for Writers, what are the 5 strategies for writing a conclusion?
Briefly summarize your essay’s key points, Propose a course of action, Offer a recommendation, Suggest the topic’s wider significance or implications, Redefine a key term or concept, Pose a question for future study.
True or False. Counter should be biased.
False
What is the paragraph that gives a brief overveiw of your essay?
Intro Paragraph
Where should the introduction paragraph go?
The introduction paragraph should be the first paragraph on your essay.
Avoid being _____ in your counter argument.
Bias
How do you apply the method "Offer a Recommendation" to a conclusion?
To suggest something to the readers that will change their way of thinking.
“Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to injustice everywhere.” Overall, equality and shedding light on issues is necessary for society...”
Is the beginning of this conclusion paragraph, allowed?
Yes.
What is the counter paragraphs objective?
To give your rebuttal of the opposing side
What is the last thing to include in your introduction paragraph?
Your thesis.
Rebuttal does what to your thesis?
Reinforce
What is something that you should never add in the conclusion of your paper?
New Ideas
Three parts of an Intro Paragraph?
Hook, Background Info, Thesis
True/False: The conclusion paragraph should state new ideas that support your thesis?
False: Your conclusion paragraph should not bring up new ideas.
What is an introduction sentence?
An introductory sentences are sentences that open paragraphs, they provide background information about the topic or main idea.
The Counter paragraph addresses _______.
Positions against thesis
What MUST be done in the beginning of your conclusion?
Restate your thesis
Name 2 of the 9 strategies for an Intro Paragraph.
Offer a surprising statistic or unusual fact
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Introduce a quotation or a bit of dialogue
Provide historical background
define a term or concept
Point out a problem, contradiction, or dilemma
use vivid examples or images
develop an analogy
relate an anecdote(story)
What paragraph is a form of evidence that is presented that nullifies other evidence that has been presented by the opposing party
Counter Paragraph
What are the three parts of an introduction?
*The Hook (opening statement)
*Background information
*Thesis statement
How does the Counter paragraph make your essay better?
makes you reliable
After writing your paper, what is something that you can add to emphasize your argument at the end of your paper?
A sentence that will leave the reader thinking
Purpose of a conclusion paragraph is to ____,____,____ .
Provide closure, Unity of all Paragraphs, Connect to thesis
What are the three parts to a conclusion paragraph? (3 parts)
1. Restate the thesis and the values of the essay
2. Provide an overview of the main points provided in the essay
3. Give a final sentence that leaves the reader thinking