RL. 1 (Literature)
RI. 1 (Information text)
RI. 2 (Central Idea)
RI. 6 (Author's purpose, rhetorical devices, fallacies)
W. 1 (argumentative writing)
100

A in APE stands for what?

Assertion

100

The P in APE stands for what?

Proof

100

What is this?

-the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader

The central idea

100

The author’s _______ is their reason for writing the text

Purpose

100

The purpose of an _________ essay is to persuade an audience to believe your stance on the argument

argumentative

200

These words: confirms, explains, addresses are examples of what type of phrases? (you use them before you include a quote)

signal phrases

200

The E in APE stands for what? 

Explain

200

What is this?

  • a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions.

Objective summary

200

Think PIE! What does it stand for?

Persuade, inform, entertain

200

The opposing side of your argument 

Counterclaim

300

When can you use APE?

Anytime!!

300

What part of APE is this? Dogs are a very popular animal. 

Assertion

300

Is this a topic or central idea?

-Humans and dogs.

Topic

300

Appeals to emotions

Pathos

300

Claim + 3 reasons

Thesis statement

400

When you use a quote, what do you have to put after the quote? Think (___). What is that called?

Citation

400

What part of APE is this? The article states, "Today, at least in areas populated by humans, dogs are the planet’s most abundant terrestrial carnivore" (Kluger 10). 

Proof

400

Is this a topic or central idea?

Humans and dogs have cultivated a unique bond that can begin to be understood through genetics, evolution, and the power of love over reason.

Central idea

400

Appeals to credibility and authority

Ethos

400

Logical reason for rejecting the counterclaim (clapback)

Rebuttal

500

How is literature different from informational text?

Literature is a story that is made up. Informational text includes facts and real info (nonfiction)

500

What part of APE is this? This shows that dogs are common around the world and they have different roles all across the world too. Many are either a household pet or even herding animals.

Explain 

500

What is it called when quotations from your sources should fit smoothly into your own sentences?

Embedding or integrating quotes

500

Appeals to logic and reason

Logos

500

Your FINAL chance to convince your reader

Mic drop!

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