Organization
What is the first sentence in a persuasive paragraph?
Claim
What is the job of the claim sentence?
To explain what you will be arguing in the paragraph.
Where do you find evidence?
In the text /reliable website/personal experience
What is the job of analysis sentences?
To explain how your evidence proves your claim
What is the job of the conclusion sentence?
To explain why your argument matters.
What is the second sentence in a Meal paragraph?
Evidence
Write a claim for this question:
Question: Should students be allowed to use their phones at school?
Students should be allowed to use their phones because __________.
OR
Students should not be allowed to use their phones because __________.
What is the job of evidence?
To make your argument stronger/ support claim
What is one way to start your analysis setence?
This means...
OR
This proves...
True or False: I need to restate my claim in my conclusion sentence.
True
What is the third sentence in a paragraph?
Analysis
Which is the claim?
a. Halloween is the best holiday because we get free candy and can dress up.
b. In the text, "Halloween," it says, "50% of kids say Halloween is their favorite holiday."
a. Halloween is the best holiday because we get free candy and can dress up.
What is one way you can start your evidence sentence?
In the text, "____," it says...
According to the text, "____," it says...
The author states...
True or False: You are trying to persuade your reader to agree with you?
True
What is one way you can start your conclusion sentence?
So / As you can see / Therefore / To summarize
What is the fourth and final sentence in a paragraph?
Logical Conclusion (will accept just conclusion/Link)
What is wrong with this claim?
Claim: My favorite season is summer.
They did not state a reason.
Find the mistake:
In the text, it says 50% of kids say their favority holiday is Halloween.
There are no quotation marks!
What is wrong with this analysis sentence?
This proves kids like Halloween.
They didn't say why (no because)
What is end of song called?
Outro
What are transition words?
Transition words are words like In the text it says or This means or This proves. They help the reader understand how the sentences are related to each other.
What are 2 characteristics of a strong claim?
1. Specific
2. Clear
3. Debatable/ Arguable
4. Provable
Why do you have to use quotation marks around the evidence?
Because they are not your words!
Write an analysis sentence:
Claim: Halloween is the best holiday because you can get free candy and dress up.
Evidence: In the text it says, "50% of kids say their favorite holiday is Halloween."
This proves many kids like Halloween because kids love candy and they can go trick or treating to get free candy.
What is the last chapter of a book called?
Epilogue