What acronym do we use to remember the parts of our introduction paragraph?
ABC (attention getter, background info, and claim)
The last sentence/ The end
What is a counterclaim?
a different opinion or opposing viewpoint that is used to contradict another claim
What day did Miss Campanella get engaged?
New Years Eve
What is something students are not allowed to do in this classroom that they still do daily?
Eat
A strong conclusion includes restating the thesis, summarizing the key points and ending with what?
A final thought/call to action
Which of these is NOT a good thesis statement?
A. George Washington was the first US president.
B. Homework should be banned because it causes stress and reduces free time for students.
A. It is not an argument, it is just a fact.
What is the counterclaim to this claim?
-Animal testing is necessary for scientific research and developing new medicines.
Animal testing should be banned because it is cruel and inhumane.
What are the names of Miss Campanella's two animals?
Mila (dog) and Thor (cat)
Where do we turn in our assignments?
What 3 rhetorical appeals are used to persuade an audience?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What punctuation mark is never acceptable for a thesis statement?
A question mark
After presenting a counterclaim, a writer should do what to strengthen their argument?
Refute or rebut the counterclaim with evidence
Name all 4 seventh grade ELA teachers.
Campanella, Simonsen, Corbett, and Marroquin
How many days do we have to be able to turn something in after the due date?
4
Phrases like "this shows," "this proves," "in other words," and "this confirms" are sentence starters for what part of your essay?
Elaboration
How many reasons should the thesis have?
3!
As long as you are addressing your counterclaim and the reason the counterclaim is believed in, you are not being what?
Biased
What two sports does Miss Campanella coach at LRMS?
Softball and track
How long do students have to work on their bellringer every day?
5 minutes
When a writer is unfaily favoring one side of the argument without considering the other, they are being what?
Biased
The third reason of your thesis statement should relate to the your counterclaim and be your strongest reason because it turns into what paragraph?
Your rebuttal paragraph
A strong counterclaim should be supported and rebutted by what type of evidence to be convincing?
Facts, examples, statistics, etc.
What will be Miss Campanella's new last name when she gets married?
Sullivan
What happens if students forget to put their phones in the holder?
Their group loses their EC points.