Introduction
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called and what is its purpose?
The Grabber - To grab the readers attention
What is the purpose of a body paragraph?
To explain and support the thesis with details and evidence.
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
To summarize the entire essay while closing it off.
What is the purpose of a counterargument paragraph?
To acknowledge the opposing viewpoint and refute it to strengthen your argument.
What are the three main parts of any essay?
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion.
Name two ways to write a strong grabber.
- An amazing fact.
- A statistic.
What are the three parts of a body paragraph?
- Topic sentence
- Detail sentences
- Closing sentence.
How many sentences should a conclusion paragraph have?
Five Sentences
Where is the counterargument paragraph typically placed in an argumentative essay?
The third body paragraph.
What is the main difference between informative and argumentative writing?
- Informative writing presents facts
- Argumentative writing takes a stance.
What are the two locations you can pull background information from.
- Straight from the text.
- Knowledge you already know about the topic.
What should every body paragraph include as support?
Text evidence from the provided sources.
What should the first sentence of the conclusion paragraph do?
Restate the thesis statement in a new way.
What are the two main parts of a counterargument paragraph?
- Acknowledge
- Rebuttal
What is a thesis statement?
True or False: The introduction paragraph should contain a question as a hook.
False - no questions should be used in the essay.
How do you properly cite evidence from a text?
- Sentence Starter
- Direct Quote
- (Author's Last Name, Paragraph Number)
What is the last sentence of the conclusion paragraph called, and what does it do?
The Call-To-Action - it tells the reader what to do next.
What is a rebuttal?
A response that disproves or weakens the opposing argument.
What type of writing requires a counterargument and rebuttal?
Argumentative Writing.
What is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph called, and what does it do?
The thesis statement - it states the main idea and outlines the body paragraphs.
How many sentences should your Body Paragraphs be?
At least 8 sentences.
True or False: The conclusion paragraph should introduce new information.
False - it should only summarize previous points.
Provide one sentence starter for introducing a counterargument.
- "Some people might argue…"
- "Critics say..."
- "Others might think..."
Where do you apply the R.A.C.E. Writing Techniques in an Informative and Argumentative Essay.
- The Body Paragraphs
- The Counterargument