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This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

What is an introduction


100
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
100

How many body paragraphs are in an essay?

Three body paragraphs

100
What paragraph must the claim be stated first?
What is the introduction graph
100
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
200
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a hook
200

You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of claim, C- evidence from a text...

What is, B- restatement of claim

200
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
200

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result

200
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook, background information, and a claim.
300
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
300
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
300

What is missing 1. 2. evidence 3. analysis 4. evidence 5. analysis 6. closing/transition sentence

What is a topic sentence

300
Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence
300
The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?
What is a topic sentence
400

What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?

To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.

400

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

tells you what the essay is about and why

400
Identify this sentence: These mysterious animals will love you one minute and will terrorize you and your family the next minute.
What is a hook
400

What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?

I, ME, YOU, MY

400

What is the purpose of a works cited page?

to give credit to your sources

500

Name the five parts of an argumentative essay.

Intro, three body paragraphs with counterargument, and conclusion

500

Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms Make a counterclaim in response to the claim that is above

Example: It may seem that schools should not ban school uniforms due to the fact the regular school clothing can be expensive, but in the summer and during holidays, there are many sales on apparel that can drastically bring the cost down. *answers may vary but competitors must have a transition word, turn against, transition word, turn back (and in that order)

500

After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..

Proof read


500

The difference between a summary and an essay is...

the essay makes an argument/the summary has no argument

500

Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. *you will need a poster for each group because those little dry erase boards will not be enough.

teacher will provide correct answer

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