The Introductory Paragraph
The Thesis Statement
The Audience
The ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
ANNOTATING
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The counter argument.
What is a necessary piece of your introductory paragraph which gives the reader the opposing side of whatever your stance is?
100
Three things that help to firm up your thesis claim.
What are the three reasons/claims why you feel you are correct in your argument?
100
High level of formality
What is expected in your Integrative Reading and Writing essay-writing? See p.162
100
An example of a "too aggressive" argument.
What is "Of course only registered organ donors should be eligible for organ transplants. It's selfish and shortsighted to think otherwise" (78)? The US culture dictates that we, as writers, use assertive language but not too belligerent. It will turn your reader off.
100
Active reading
What is the first step to annotating which includes appraising the type of reading, what intrigues you or sparks your interest, what you might disagree with, and what is the definition of unfamiliar words?
200
Most, many, usually, and seldom
What are words that work best when putting forth your reasoning?
200
Facts and statistics
What are two ways to support your thesis claims?
200
A "panel of jurors"
What is the reference used in your WR textbook for your audience? p.79
200
Examples and illustrations
What are good ways to "flesh out an argument" (83)?
200
Free writing
What is a process that one can use to sort out what the author is really saying and one's reaction to it?
300
Unfair emotional appeal
What is the use of biased language which attacks, rather than presents, facts?
300
Although some people feel____________, there is a lot of evidence that______________because____________.
What is a sample template that can be used as the basis of a thesis statement? See template sheet
300
Your audience
What is a "general audience"? Be careful not to use wording too specific (too technical).
300
Examples of language that is too "passive."
What is " I might be wrong, but I think...only if they want to..." (78)? Maybe if... It might be better... What if...?
300
Summarization
What is using the template to state the author's main points and key ideas? See handout
400
The introductory sentences lead to this important and necessary piece of writing.
What is the thesis statement which leads to the hook?
400
Argues, believes, claims, questions, demonstrates, emphasizes, implied, announced.
What are words to use other than "says"?
400
Purpose of the MLA format.
What is a format that is familiar to your audience? Font margins spacing layout
400
Opposing argument.
What is that side that does not go along with your stance? p. 85 review How to use this opposition to your advantage.
400
The process of "writing a summary" according to your text.
What is on page 73? (We will review in class)
500
A startling statistic or an unusual fact. A vivid example An analogy A quote An anecdote
What are some examples of introductory sentences to hook the reader? p.15
500
Pollution is bad for the environment
What is a non-debatable thesis statement?
500
The recipient of communication.
What is the audience, according to OWL Purdue?
500
Common ground.
What is that place where your opposition might be able to come to terms with the validity of your argument, even though they may not entirely agree?
500
Highlighters
What don't we use when annotating properly?
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