Parts of an Outline
What does SPAT stand for?
Subject, Purpose, Audience, Task
What is the formula for a thesis statement AND how many sentences should it be?
Claim + 3 Reasons, ONE sentence
What is active voice?
When the subject performs the action.
Which mood makes a statement?
Indicative
Pathos is an appeal to...
Emotion
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, background info, thesis
Tell me 2 commentary sentence starters (other than "this means" and "this matters")
This proves that, this reveals that, this demonstrates that, this illustrates that, etc.
What is passive voice?
When the subject receives the action.
Which mood gives commands?
Imperative
Ethos is an appeal to...
Credibility
List three 8th grade transition words.
First and foremost, therefore, to continue, furthermore, etc.
Tell me 2 "settin' 'em up" sentence starters for your counterclaim.
Some may say, critics may argue, the opposition believes...
Active or Passive? "The ball was thrown by Jake."
Passive
Which mood expresses wishes wishes or situations that are not real?
Subjunctive
What is the purpose of an ellipses (...)?
To show a pause or omission
How many pieces of evidence do you need in your body paragraphs?
2
Tell me 2 "knockin' 'em down" sentence starters for your rebuttal.
But, However, On the contrary, etc.
Change to active voice. "The homework was completed by Sarah."
Sarah completed the homework.
Which mood expresses a condition (often uses "if")?
Conditional
Correct the following sentence: "After the rain stopped we went outside."
Comma after outside
What should your 5th paragraph be in an argumentative essay?
Counterclaim
What is a call to action and consequence of inaction?
Call to Action-- what you want the audience to do.
Consequence of Inaction-- what will happen if they don't listen to you.
Why is active voice usually stronger in writing?
It is clearer, more direct, and more engaging.
Identify the verb mood: "If I were a superhero, I would save the planet."
Subjunctive
What are two ways to correct a run-on sentence?
Semicolon or comma and conjunction.