Argumentative Essay Outline
What is a claim?
the writer's position/opinion on the topic/prompt
What is a "hook"?
Something used to get your readers attention.
Use a fact or quote YOU KNOW, or set the scene-”Imagine” to engage your reader and get them interested in you essay
I should use information from the sources in my introduction.
true or false
FALSE
How many paragraphs should be in my essay?
FIVE
What is a counterclaim for the claim: Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School.
Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.
What is a counterclaim? AND what is a rebuttal?
Counterclaim-The writer addresses the opposite side of the claim to help prove the writer's claim correct.
Rebuttal - proves the counterclaim wrong, it brings your reader back to your side
Do you need a counterclaim and rebuttal for an expository essay?
NO
How many times should you cite text evidence per body paragraph?
Two
What are the five paragraphs of an essay called?
Introduction
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 2
Body paragraph 3
Conclusion
Choose a rebuttal to the counterclaim: Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students.
Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.
Which paragraph should my counterclaim be in?
Technically third body paragraph
But a counterclaim can be in ANY paragraph AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A REBUTTAL FOR EACH ONE.
What is a thesis statement?
claim/prompt+3 reasons=thesis statement
Central Idea for your whole essay.
How many sentences of YOUR OWN THOUGHTS do you need to add per sentence of text evidence?
TWO sentences of original thoughts commenting on each sentence of text evidence
How many sentences should each body paragraph be minimum?
at LEAST 6
preferably 6-8
What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."
It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
Parents should be fined when their children bully others because it will send a message. Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school. Despite this, thirteen million kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to
school.
I should include text evidence in my introduction and conclusion.
True or False
False
What does PEEL stand for?
Point- prompt+central idea of paragraph
Evidence- Once sentence of text evidence
Elaborate- 2 sentences of explanation
Link- link to prompt or next paragraph
Come up with TWO Sentences of elaboration on the following sentence:
Otters hold hands while they eat or sleep so they don’t drift away from their family.
Ex. It is amazing how much these creatures care about each other. We can learn something from them.
What is a good COUNTERCLAIM for the argument that "People should use more recycled products."
Some would say that recycled products are too expensive.
Which of the following would be a solid claim for the topic of year-round schooling?
-Year round schooling is silly because kids don't want to be in school.
-Year round schooling is great because parents get the summers off.
-Year-round schooling would be beneficial because students could learn a lot more than they usually do during the school year and also it would help them be better at math and science but some people believe it could also could be bad.
-Year-round schooling would not be beneficial because it is too expensive and children wouldn't have enough down time.
Year-round schooling would not be beneficial because it is too expensive and children wouldn't have enough down time.
Name three other names for expository essays.
informative
explanatory
informational
Name ALL of the ways you can cite text evidence for your sources.
Name the paragraph number
Name the source title
Name the author (SPELL CORRECTLY)
Name the source number.
Why do we include counterclaims?
- To anticipate the argument from the opposing side
- To show what you know and strengthen your argument
- To prevent bias
- All of the above
- All of the above
What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some believe school uniforms would keep kids from being bullied."
However if students were allowed to express their own sense of style, they may not be as affected by bullying.