Argument
How should you start a counterclaim?
With a transitional phrase.
Some may say...
People may argue...
When should you use the ellipses (...) when quoting?
When shortening a long quote.
What is the difference between a counterclaim and refutation?
Counterclaim challenges your argument.
Refutation proves it wrong and continues your argument.
This 1997 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet features a doomed ship romance.
Titanic
What is the difference between argumentative and informative writing?
Argumentative persuades and includes opinion.
Informative provides facts and is unbiased.
When should you use apostrophes ( ' ' ) when quoting?
When someone speaks within the quote.
What is a theme?
* Does not have character names.
* Is a sentence.
* Is relatable.
This workplace comedy is set at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
The Office
Is this thesis argumentative or informative? How do you know?
Schools should eliminate homework because it negatively impacts students’ well-being and family life.
Argumentative because it's showing an opinion on what schools need to do.
When should you use brackets ( [ ] ) when quoting?
To clarify and provide context so the quote makes sense.
What is a thesis?
An idea put forward for discussion of proof.
This artist headlined the Coachella multiple times and created the term “Beychella.”
Beyonce
Is this thesis argumentative or informative? How do you know?
Fast food consumption is linked to rising obesity rates, with factors such as nutritional content, portion sizes, and marketing playing key roles.
Informative because it provides information about the effects of fast food.
A) "'That's very well! said Lucky Ned Pepper. 'Do you advise me to kill her [Mattie]?'"
B) "'Do what you think is best, Ned!' replied Rooster. '[Mattie] is nothing to me but a lost child!'"
B) "'Do what you think is best, Ned!' replied Rooster. '[Mattie] is nothing to me but a lost child!'"
A reference to something known in literature, art, movies, and history.
This 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig features a famous doll played by Margot Robbie.
Barbie
Change this thesis from argumentative to informative:
Social media platforms should be regulated by governments to reduce the harmful effects on teenagers’ mental health.
Answers may vary.
Social media platforms play a significant role in teenagers’ mental health, influencing factors such as self-esteem, anxiety, and social behavior.
Introduce and manipulate the quote as needed:
"Earlier tonight I gave some thought to stealing a kiss from you, though you are very young and sick and unattractive to boot, but now I am of a mind to give you five or six good licks with my belt" (Portis 74).
Do not say: For example or The text states
Answers will vary.
Define grit.
This is an all-or-nothing response.
firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger
What year was the iPhone released?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2007
D) 2015
C) 2007