Claims & Evidence
The fourth sentence in a body paragraph
The analysis or explanation of the evidence.
define light bulb
A man made source of light
What is the definition of seize
to take hold of suddenly
Are counterclaims in a body paragraph True or False
False
Where is the hook sentence located
first sentence of the intro paragraph
How many sentences are in a thesis statement?
1 sentence
When was the first book invented
500 bc
What would you call a really smart kid
Nerd
Why are rebuttals used?
Rebuttals are directly used to counter another argument.
Why is there a thesis statement
It states the main argument
Example of a strong claim
Mandatory voting would result in a more representative and engaged electorate
When was pluto discovered
1930
Name a word that rhymes with heel.
wheel, kneel, etc.
Define a Counter claim
a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
Parts of a Conclusion
restatement of the thesis, summary of main points, final thought.
Why is evidence important?
Evidence is important because it backs up a claim with factual information to prove the claim is true.
What year was to kill a mocking bird published
1960
Name a word that rhymes with rush
gush, rust, etc.
Is a counterclaim its own paragraph True or False
True
Name the parts of a Introductory paragraph
Hook sentence, Background Info, Thesis statement
How do you know if a source is credible?
Check if the author is a reliable source and check the facts.
Who was the richest man in the world
Mansa musa
What is the definition of degrading
causing someone to feel humiliated or loss of self respect.
How do you use rebuttals to prove a point?
Acknowledging the opposing view point then refuting it with a strong claim and evidence.
Why are transition words important
They are used to improve clarity