Differences
Which essay has a counterclaim?
Argumentative
Based on this prompt, would this be an argumentative or informative essay? "Choose a side on whether or not you believe schools should ban phones"
Argumentative
What should you never use as a hook?
A question
How many paragraphs should there be?
5 paragraphs
What are some good transition words?
To begin with, in addition to, furthermore, on the other hand, in conclusion
True or False : An informative essay should include your personal opinion
False
Give an example of a counterclaim for the prompt, " Minimum wage should be increased"
Minimum wage should not be increased
How long should an IRC model take at max?
20 minutes
What should be in an intro paragraph?
Hook, bridge, thesis
Why do we write an argumentative essay?
To persuade a reader
What is a rebuttal and does it go in an informative or argumentative essay?
A rebuttal comes after a counterclaim and it supports your side. It goes in an argumentative essay
Based on this prompt, would this be informative or an argumentative essay? "Think about how many kids are on the internet without supervision. Write to explain how dangerous this can be."
Informative
How many sources should you provide in an essay?
All sources given
Why are informative essays written?
They are written to inform about a topic
What is the authors purpose of writing something?
To persuade, entertain or inform
True or False : You need elaboration in your counterclaim
False
Give an example for a transition word that might be used for a rebuttal.
While this may be true, however
Which sentence should go in the end of a conclusion?
Super So What
What words should you NOT use in an informative essay?
Words like I, you, me, we
Should there be an elaboration after your rebuttal evidence?
Yes
Write an example of a prompt that would be argumentative.
Example- Many people believe advancement of technology can be damaging to the world, while others think it can benefit the world. Pick a side on whether or not you think it would damage or benefit the world.
Give an example of a super so what.
If you were on the school board, would you vote to change the start time to 9:00am?
Name all 6 elaborations
Explanation, evaluation, definition, compare, predict, and cause/effect
Write an example of a prompt that would be informative.
Example- Think of some problems the world is going through today. What steps can be taken to help solve these problems?
Intro- Hook, bridge, thesis
R1- Transition word, restating claim, evidence, elaboration, evidence, elaboration
R2- Transition word, restating claim, evidence, elaboration, evidence, elaboration
R3- Transition word, counterclaim, evidence, rebuttal, evidence, elaboration