Miscellaneous
Should you use 1st person POV (I, me, my) in an essay?
No.
What is a hook?
(Hint: the easiest way to create a hook is to start with the word "imagine.")
What are the five parts of a body paragraph?
Point, evidence, elaboration, evidence, elaboration
What is a counterclaim?
A statement that explains what your opponent believes AND WHY they believe that.
What is the first step in writing a conclusion?
* Use a transition phrase
* Restate your thesis
What is an argumentative essay?
(Hint: what is your purpose for an argumentative essay?)
An essay that convinces your readers of your point of view
What are the three parts of an introduction?
They have to be in order!
Hook, background/bridge, thesis
What is a citation?
Where you found the evidence.
Example:
- In source 1 paragraph 1, the text states that...
- "quote from text" (source 1 paragraph 1).
What are the two most important sentence starters for a counterclaim?
(Hint: what are the two gods of counterclaim? Some say there is also a demigod.)
Some people may argue that...
However,
^ notice the comma!
What is an effective way to end a conclusion?
* Describe your topic's impact/importance
* Make a prediction
* Challenge the reader to take action
What is an expository essay?
(Hint: what is your purpose for an expository essay?)
An essay that explains something or provides information about a topic.
What is a thesis statement?
A single sentence that states WHAT you're arguing and the reasons WHY.
Example: Pie is a better dessert for fall because it uses seasonal fruits and it's a more cozy dessert.
Should elaboration come from the sources or from your own head?
Your own head. Elaboration is where you explain why your evidence is important or how it supports your point statement.
What would a counterclaim be for the following thesis? Remember to phrase it as a counterclaim!
Claim: Dogs are better than cats because they are friendlier and more loyal.
Some people may argue that cats are actually better than dogs because they are more independent.
How could a writer restate the following thesis for their conclusion?
Summer is the best season because it's hot and there's no school.
Don't forget a transition phrase!
* In conclusion, as shown in this essay, summer really is the best season.
* To sum up, there is no better season than summer because of its warm weather and lack of school.
* In conclusion, since summer is hot and is not taken up by school, it is by far the most superior season.
What is the first thing you should read before starting your essay writing?
The ENTIRE prompt
What kind of statement can you use as your background/bridge?
(Hint: it has something to do with your opponent's thoughts)
Use a counterclaim sentence!
When should you use a citation?
Whenever you quote OR paraphrase evidence
What would a counterclaim be for the following thesis? Remember to phrase it as a counterclaim!
Claim: Students should not be required to wear uniforms because they take away a student's ability to express themselves and not everyone can afford to pay for uniforms.
Some people may argue that students should be required to wear uniforms because they can decrease students' stress.
For their conclusion, what prediction could a writer make about the following topic?
Phones should not be banned in schools.
* If we continue banning phones in schools, students will be put at a greater risk.
* Banning phones will only encourage students to find more creative ways to break rules.