Thesis
Topic and Reasoning!
One component of relevant example
Data, stats, quote
What does pertinent example mean?
1. Involves Data
2. Narrowly focused (stronger point)
3. Uses quotes
4. IDK
2. Narrowly focused
Name one thing you need in a conclusion.
Restate thesis
Go over main points
Final Thoughts
What is the Rockhill mascot?
Blue Hawk
What is one of the 4 traits of a good thesis?
Defendable
Distinct
Doable
Debatable
Why do we use relevant examples?
To insure the thesis is valid and credible
How do we know it is a pertinent example?
Anecdotal
Relatable to the audience
What is the point of a conclusion?
To wrap up final thoughts and close out the paper.
What is the Walnut Grove Mascot?
Wildcat
What is our topic in our thesis?
Introducing what we are talking about.
Is this a relevant example?
"Since the pitch clock rule was implemented elbow injuries have skyrocketed 71% per Dr. Crosby"
Yes or no?
Yes
Is this a pertinent example?
"In my high school, after a full-time mental health counselor was hired, I noticed a big change in my classmates. One of my friends, who used to struggle with anxiety and frequently skipped classes, started going to the counselor regularly. Over time, she became more engaged in her studies, her grades improved, and she even joined the student council. Many other students also seemed calmer and more focused after the counselor started offering support."
Yes or no?
YESSS
Why do we summarize our main points in our conclusion?
To highlight our points made to back up our thesis
Where is Mrs. Spradlin from?
Allen, TX
Why do we have our reasoning in our thesis?
To display what we are going to be talking about in the paper.
Is this a relevant example?
"When my friend was at the doctor, my friend told me that knee injuries have gone up a lot in the last year."
Yes or no?
NOOOO
Is this a pertinent example?
“The kouros it most resembled, it turned out, was a smaller, fragmentary statue that was found by a British art historian in Switzerland in 1990... But the Swiss kouros didn’t come from ancient Greece. It came from a forger’s workshop in Rome in the early 1980s.”
Yes or no?
Yes!
Where is Mrs. Spradlin's husband from?
Hot Springs, AR
If you are writing an argumentative paper, what trait should your thesis have?
debatable
The rise of "influencers" on platforms like Instagram and TikTok exemplifies both the positive and negative effects of social media.
Is this a relevant statement?
NO
A key example of the tour's impact is the response from fans, who have taken to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share their experiences, post videos of their favorite moments, and even discuss which “eras” mean the most to them personally.
Is this a pertinent example?
Yes
T or F: When writing your conclusion, restating your thesis is a requirement
True
Where did Mr. Jones go to college?
UT Austin