Basics
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative/opinion essay?
five paragraphs
Where does your thesis statement belong?
the last paragraph of your introduction
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
three body paragraphs
In my home town your always seeing litter on the streets.
In many towns/Kielce there is often litter on the streets.
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..
Proof read
Where MUST you use transition/linking words?
beginning of the paragraphs
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber
Which body paragraph has the counterargument?
third body paragraph
If you work and study at the same time, you won't have time for friends.
If a student finds part-time employment, he/she won't have time for friends.
When young people decide to work and study simultaneously, they don't have time for friends.
What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?
I, ME, YOU, MY
What HAS to be included in your third body paragraph?
counterargument / opposite opinion
Where in the conclusion do you restate your thesis?
The first sentence of your conclusion
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view and to show why it is not as strong
You can focus more on your studies when you don't have a job.
Students are able to focus better on their studies when they are not working.
Is "finally" an appropriate transition word for a conclusion paragraph?
NO.
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?(2 answers)
To persuade the reader that your point of view is well-reasoned and/or too agree with you about a certain topic.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
tells you what the essay is about and give your opinion
In an outline, what are bullet points? Are they written as full sentences.
helpful ideas/collocations. No.
People text you instead of calling or meeting you for coffee.
People text each other instead of calling or meeting over coffee.
What comes at the end of the conclusion?
Moral, "advice", food for thought - e.g. something philosophical
Name the five parts of an argumentative essay.
Intro, three body paragraphs with counterargument, and conclusion
What are good things to use in a hook?
facts, statistics, quotes, or examples
What is a topic sentence? How many sentences are in a topic sentence?
tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph; 1
You learn more and it is easier to follow your interests when you are homeschooled.
Pupils learn more and are able to follow their interests when they are homeschooled.
T/F. Explain your answer. The longer my sentences are, the better. And they should include lots of adverbs and adjectives.
False. Sentences should be about 1.5 lines long (1-2 lines) and adverbs and adjectives should be used sparingly. Instead focus on nice collocations and accurate nouns and verbs.