Organization & Structure
Types of Evidence
Exam Process
Counterclaim
Random
100
How many paragraphs is an argumentative essay?
5
100
50% of kids believe extreme sports have helped them stay focused in school.
Statistic
100
What do you do first when the exam begins?
You read the article
100
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing argument (the opposite of your claim)
100
What is a claim?
A statement that can be argued and proven with evidence.
200
What are the parts of an introduction? (In order!)
Hook, background information, claim
200
Dr. Todd Hamilton says that competitive eating is dangerous and can lead to obesity, heart attacks, and diabetes.
Expert opinion
200
After you read the article, what should you do?
Highlight reasons for YES and NO using two different coloured highlighters
200
After you state the counterclaim, what do you have to do?
Provide a reason why someone might believe the counterclaim (Ex. Some people think kids should play football because it teaches them lifelong skills)
200
What is the goal of an argumentative essay?
To win over the audience so they will support what you support
300
How many types of evidence do you need in a body/reason paragraph?
2
300
After you highlight, what do you do?
You fill out the YES or NO chart, to make an informed decision about what side of the argument you will be supporting
300
What is the rebut or rebuttal?
The attack of the counterclaim
300
What do you need evidence in an argumentative essay?
It convinces the reader to support what you support, it shows the reader you know what you are talking about because you are showing them research.
400
What are the parts of a body/reason paragraph? (in order!)
Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, evidence, explanation
400
Uniforms keep schools safer because they allow the school staff to easily identify an intruder, because they would stick out in a crowd of uniforms.
Explanation OR Fact
400
After the YES/NO chart, what do you do?
Fill in the graphic organizer
400
What paragraph of the essay do you address the counterclaim in?
The 4th paragraph
400
Which paragraph should you start writing when you are filling in the graphic organizer of your argumentative essay?
The second paragraph
500
What are the parts of a conclusion? (in order!)
Restate claim, summarize main points, final thought
500
Imagine an intruder comes in a school without uniforms.
Example (scenario is an example!)
500
After completing the graphic organizer, what should you do?
Type or COPY/PASTE the information in your organizer to the a blank Word document
500
Why do you have to talk about the counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
It shows the reader that you are informed about both sides of the issue, which makes them more likely to believe what you are saying because it is obvious you have researched both sides.
500
Which paragraph should you do last in an argumentative essay?
The introduction!
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