Key words will appear in the prompt like: argue, claim, choose a side, use evidence from multiple sources.
What is Argumentative?
100
Movie theaters are better than home theaters are because I like watching movies.
What is a bad claim? Why? Argumentative or Explanatory?
100
A Foldable!
What is a good tool you can make to help you write your essay?
100
It's saying where you got your evidence.
What is a citation?
100
ALWAYS explain your quote. Your explanation should be longer than the quote.
What should you always do when you use a quote?
200
These words will appear in the prompt: explain, describe, use evidence from multiple sources.
What is Explanatory?
200
Roller coasters are designed and built for safety and to entertain riders.
What is a good claim? Why? Explanatory or Argumentative?
200
2 points/reasons in the claim or thesis
How many points or reasons should you have in a claim or thesis statement?
200
According to Passage 1-"Teens Make Good Choices": "A teen who says no to drugs of any kind will set themselves up for future success" (Robins 3).
What is a good citation, why?
200
A paraphrase is saying the author's information in your own words. A quote is copying words directly.
What is the difference between quote and paraphrase?
300
Write a 2-3 paragraph explanation for your history class about the relationship between clothing styles and developments in clothing creation. Your explanation must be based on ideas, concepts, and information that can be determined through analysis of the "Ready-Made Clothing and Tailoring" passage set.
What is Explanatory?
300
Texting in class is a bad idea because it distracts other students and prevents you from fully engaging with your teacher in the learning process.
What is a great claim! Why?
300
Topic sentence, evidence, explain the evidence, have a transition sentence to the next paragraph or summarize
What makes up a body paragraph?
300
This article says that teens who text in class are annoying (Page #4 Gubler/D'Avignon authors)
What is a bad citation, why?
300
Memorize the foldables
Go over the difference between argumentative and explanatory essays
Remember tips we give you
What are things you can do to prepare for the test?
400
Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether it is better to see a movie in the theater or at home. Your essay must be based on ideas, concepts, and information from "The Best Places for Movies" passage set.
What is Argumentative?
400
Superman is the best superhero because he is strong, brave, courageous, can lift 100 tons and according to the article, really handsome.
What is a bad claim? Why? Argumentative or explanatory.
400
The 4th paragraph of an argumentative essay that states the other side of the argument, then a rebuttal proving why the other side is still wrong.
What is a counterclaim?
400
According to
Name the article
Quote or Paraphrase
Author Name, Page #
What are the elements of a good citation.
400
Carefully read prompt: decide whether the essay is argumentative or explanatory
Make your foldable
Start reading the articles, looking for evidence
Organize evidence on foldable
Pace Yourself
What are the steps to writing a good essay?
500
It's no secret that sometimes great discoveries come as a result of really big mistakes. Sometimes the mistakes lead to greatness, and sometimes they lead to diaster. Are mistakes key to making discoveries? Write an essay for your class web site arguing whether or not mistakes are a key part of discovery.
What is Argumentative?
500
National Parks allow visitors to see natural beauty while preserving and protecting the animals and environment.
What is a great claim? Why? Argumentative or Explanatory?
500
One has a counterclaim and tends to be longer, one is a little shorter, no counterclaim and you don't choose a side of the argument.
What is the difference between Argumentative and an Explanatory essay? Please explain.
500
According to Passage 3: "Chips in America", crispy Lay potato chips are appealing to a lot of people. (Wallace 5).
What is a good citation? Why?
500
Make sure your body paragraphs are about each point/reason to your thesis/claim.