Thesis, Claims & Argumentative Writing
What is a thesis?
The main idea of your essay.
What mood gives a command?
Imperative.
Which is active? “The ball was kicked by Sam” or “Sam kicked the ball”?
Sam kicked the ball.
What does “expository” writing mean?
Writing that explains something.
What does a gerund end with?
-ing
What is a claim?
A point or opinion you make.
What mood asks a question?
Interrogative.
What does the verb show in an active sentence?
Who or what is doing the action.
What is the first part/paragraph/section of an expository essay called?
Introduction
What part of speech is a gerund?
a noun.
What do we use to prove a claim?
Facts or examples.
What mood tells something that is real or true?
Indicative.
Change to active: “The homework was done by Maya.”
“Maya did the homework.
What kind of information/details should expository writing include?
Facts/Evidence
What kind of ending do suspense stories often have?
A surprise or twist ending.
What is a counterclaim?
The other side’s opinion.
What mood shows something that could happen or depends on something else?
Conditonal.
What happens to the subject in a passive sentence?
The subject receives the action.
What is the middle part of an expository essay called?
The Body
Find the gerund: “Running is fun.”
Running.
What do you write after a counterclaim?
A reason your side is stronger
What mood shows a wish or something not real?
Subjunctive.
Change to passive: “The dog chased the cat.”
“The cat was chased by the dog.”
What is the last part/paragraph/section of an expository essay called?
Conclusion
What does suspense make the reader feel?
Excited or nervous to know what happens next.