Standard Algorithm
I am the sum of 3.45 and 2.6. What number am I?
What is 6.05
I am 0.5 in decimal form. What percent am I?
What is 50%
This author’s purpose is shown when a writer uses strong emotional words to convince the reader to take action or agree with a viewpoint.
What is persuasion?
This is the part of an argumentative essay where the writer clearly states what they believe and what their main point will be.
What is the claim?
This paragraph states explicitly that the emperor is seen as a god but does not actually make the important decisions in Japan, information a reader must use as evidence about who truly holds power.
What is paragraph 2?
Subtract me: 9.83 – 4.57.
What is 5.26
I am one-fourth as a fraction. What decimal represents me?
What is 0.25?
If an author includes step-by-step directions and clear, logical order, this is the purpose they are most likely trying to achieve.
What is to explain or instruct?
When a writer uses facts, statistics, or information from experts to back up a claim, they are using this essential element of argument writing.
What is relevant evidence?
A reader could infer that the shogun’s power is inherited and long-lasting based on this line explaining how he received his position.
What is “He received this place of honor from his father and his father’s father”?
Multiply me: 2.4 × 0.35.
What is 0.84?
I am 80%. What fraction am I in simplest form?
What is ⅘?
When the author gives facts, statistics, and unbiased descriptions, this point of view is being used.
What is an objective point of view?
Words and phrases such as “for example,” “because,” and “as a result” help writers show the connection between their claim and their reasons.
What are transition words (or linking words and phrases)?
From the father’s statement that samurai once used swords on farmers “to keep the peace,” a reader can infer this about the relationship between samurai and common people in the past.
What is “Who are the samurai were once feared or dangerous to lower classes?”
Divide 6.3 by 0.9.
What is 7?
I am 0.375 as a decimal. What fraction am I in simplest form?
What is 3/8?
If a passage uses words like “I believe,” “I think,” or “in my opinion,” this type of point of view is being expressed.
What is a subjective point of view?
A writer shows they understand the topic, stay respectful, and avoid slang in order to maintain this type of tone throughout the argument.
What is a formal style?
This quote provides explicit evidence that farmers are essential to the survival of every class in the feudal system.
What is “If there were no farmers like us, there would be no rice”?
I start with 12.75, subtract 4.28, then multiply the result by 1.5. What number am I?
What is 12.705?
I am 7/20 as a fraction. What percent and decimal represent me?
What is 35% and 0.35?
An author reveals this by presenting only one side of an issue, using loaded language, or ignoring key facts.
What is bias?
This final part of an argumentative piece restates the claim and shows how the reasons and evidence support it.
What is the concluding statement (or conclusion)?
Readers can infer that the father believes strict loyalty keeps society functioning because he tells his son this is “the most important part” of Bushido.
What is “What is ‘to listen to your leader’?”