Argumentative
To persuade (aka to argue your point, to argue your claim, etc...)
Should you state your opinion in an informative essay?
No!
untill
until
Traditionally, how many paragraphs are there in an essay?
5
Argue if animal testing should be legal or illegal.
Argumentative
Another name for the "thesis statement" in an argumentative essay.
What is a claim.
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To inform
rediculous
ridiculous
What do we call the information that you use to support your reasons?
evidence
Teach the reader how to bake a carrot cake.
Informative.
What is the 3rd body paragraph about in an argumentative essay?
The counterclaim
This paragraph sums up our entire essay and restates our thesis.
The conclusion
Febuary
What do we call direct quotes from outside sources? (ex. According to Passage 1, "It is important to credit to your sources.")
Citations
Explain the history of ghosts in Chinese folklore.
How many reasons are included in an argumentative essay?
2 reasons
How many reasons are included in an informative essay.
acheive
achieve
What should we do after using evidence to support our reasons?
Elaborate on the evidence.
Does social media do more harm than good?
Argumentative
The name for the argument made after the counterclaim, when you return to your claim.
What is the rebuttal (or turnback).
Is the following an informative thesis statement?
"I think squirrels are bad pets because they are wild animals."
No, this is argumentative!
acomadate
accommodate
What are the 3 parts of the introduction paragraph? (In order!)
Hook, Background Info., Thesis Statement
Explain to your school why the school lunch should or should not be changed.
Argumentative