Paragraph Structure
What are the two main parts of a counterclaim paragraph?
Counterclaim and a rebuttal.
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand on its own. A complete sentence/thought.
What does the word vivid mean?
Create a clear image in the mind.
What is the purpose of a thesis?
To answer the prompt/state your claim and explain how you will answer/support in the following paragraphs. It is a preview of your essay.
What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
The purpose of a counterclaim is to address the other side of the argument.
The purpose of a rebuttal is to counter, disprove, or contradict the opposing evidence or argument.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that can't stand on its own. Not a complete thought/sentence.
After going fast/rushing though my homework, I was lost/struggling and confused on the test.
Choose the best option for 1.
1.) going fast or rushing
Choose the best option for 2.
2.) lost or struggling and confused
1.) rushing
2.) struggling and confused
What do you need in an Introduction Paragraph?
Hook
Background
Thesis
What are the 5 paragraphs you need in an argumentative essay?
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1 (supports claim)
Body Paragraph 2 (Supports claim)
Counterclaim Paragraph
Conclusion
What is the independent clause in the sentence?
People are unhappy with Drake because he released his album later than originally announced.
People are unhappy with Drake
What does the word unequal mean?
not equal
What is the first thing you need to do in a conclusion paragraph?
Restate and reword your thesis.
What is the structure of a normal body paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Commentary/Reasoning/Explanation
Commentary/Reasoning/Support
Evidence
Commentary/Reasoning/Explanation
Commentary/Reasoning/Support
Conclusion
What is the dependent clause?
Since my whiteboard is still not here, I have a large paper taped to the wall.
Since my whiteboard is still not here
What does the word evoke mean?
bring or recall to the conscious mind. Make someone bring something to mind.
Sentence: Peaches evoke memories and bring out the best of summertime activities.
What is the purpose of a hook?
The purpose of a hook is to get the readers attention and make them want to continue reading your essay.
What are the two main purposes of commentary (reasoning/explanation and support)?
The main purposes are to explain the evidence and connect it back to the topic sentence (explains how the evidence supports your claim).
Write a sentence that has two independent clauses.
The two independent clauses must be connected by:
Period
Semicolon
comma and a fanboys
What does indisputable mean?
What does underestimate mean?
Indisputable means unable to be challenged or denied.
Underestimate means to estimate lower or less than predicted.
What do you need to have at the beginning of each piece of evidence and concluding sentence?
What do you need at the end of your evidence?
Transition word
Citation