MLA
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
What is a claim?
Your topic or side of the argument
What is a topic sentence?
It is the frist 1-2 sentences in the body paragraph that explains what the paragraph will be about.
How should you begin your conclusion?
with a summary
What is an in-text citation?
Author's last name (or the title of the article in " ") with a page number...all in ( )
(Echavarria 1).
True or False: MLA requires typed essays to be double-space?
True
What is a hook? Where should it be placed in your essay?
Hooks are meant to grab the reader's attention.
The first sentence in your intro. paragraph.
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing side of the argumentative.
True or False: An argumentative essay is the same as an informative essay?
FALSE!
What should be placed after the concluding paragraph, but on the next page?
Work Cited page
What should be placed in the top, right corner of your written paper?
The HEADER!
Author's last name and page #
What makes up a thesis statement?
Your claim and THREE reasons
What is a rebuttal?
Addressing why the counterclaim may be valid, but shooting it down with a great reason...
What is a call to action? Where is it located?
A statement that should spur the reader to action...
Very last sentence or two in the conclusion paragraph
Where is an end-text citation located?
On the work cited page...
What is the formal way to write the date?
Day Month Year
24 March 2025
What is background information?
Connects the hook to the thesis statement. It is meant to clarify...
What are the two thing you add to an argumentative essay that should not be added to an informative essay?
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
Bonus Points! Give me an example of a call to action for an argumentative essay where the topic is for shortening the school week...
After view all the facts, it is clear that the student and staff would benefit from a shortened school week.
Where is an in-text citation located?
After an idea that has been quoted, summarized, or paraphrased
What should be placed in the top, LEFT corner of your typed essay? List the items in the _________ in order.
Your FULL name
Your teacher's name
The Class
The date - MUST be formal
What THREE things make up the introductory paragraph? You MUST list them in order!
Hook
Background information
Thesis Statement (1-2 Sent)
What elements make up an INFORMATIVE body paragraph? How many sentences should each part be?
Direction (1-2 sent.)
Experts (1-2 Sent.)
Analysis (2-3 Sent.)
Loop, Lead, or Leave (1-2 Sent.)
What three elements make up a conclusion paragraph? You must list them in order...
Summary
Restate Thesis (cannot be worded the same as the thesis statement in the intro. paragraph)
Call to Action
What main things should you include when creating end-text citations? Think docs.google.com generator...
Author's name
Published date
Title of article
Publisher/Container