Thesis Statements
The difference between argumentative and discursive essays.
PEEL help in writing essays by doing these things.
What is... PEEL helps ensure that each paragraph is focused and provides a clear argument supported by evidence, making the writing more effective and coherent?
Identify this as complete or incomplete: "Running in the park."
What is... This is an incomplete sentence; it lacks a subject and a complete thought?
The meaning and function of the second "E" in PEEL.
What is... the second "E" stands for Elaboration, which is used to provide clarification for evidence, explain significance of the evidence, and/or analyze the implication(s) of the evidence?
Thesis statements should be this length.
One complete sentence.
The reason(s) that thesis statements are important.
What is...
The Function of the "Link" in a PEEL paragraph.
What is... The "Link" connects the evidence and elaboration back to the thesis, reinforcing the main argument of the essay?
An Incomplete Sentence has these characteristics.
What is... An incomplete sentence, or fragment, does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb?
These count as valid evidence in a PEEL body paragraph.
What is... Specific examples/data and/or REAL THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED OR ARE HAPPENING?
Either or both is valid.
Thesis statements should always be in this spot in a Gen. Paper essay.
What is... in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph?
Words should be that included in a thesis.
What is... Keywords from the prompt should be included, or synonyms of those words/phrases (unless the word or phrase is in quotation marks)?
An example of a Point in a PEEL Paragraph.
What is... An example of a Point could be: "Fast food chains provide convenience and affordability for consumers."? (Accept any answer from the Annotations handout or notes)
The subject in this sentence: "The dog barks loudly."
What is... the subject is "The dog"?
These do NOT count as valid evidence in a PEEL body paragraph.
What is... personal experiences, hypothetical scenarios, and/or fictional events?
These go after the "because" in an argumentative thesis.
What is... your supporting arguments/reasons/subclaims, grouped into 2 broader categories?
How to improve a weak thesis.
What is... You can improve a weak thesis by making it more specific, ensuring it answers all parts of the prompt, and avoiding vague language or rhetorical questions?
The purpose of the PEEL method.
What is... The PEEL method organizes writing in a logical manner, helping writers clearly convey their arguments and maintain a structured approach in essays, earning points in AO3?
Rewrite this run-on using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb: "I love reading I never have time."
What is... "I love reading; however, I never have time."?
The Assessment Objective that PEEL helps you earn points in.
What is... AO3: Communication using written English?
The following thesis statement contains two errors: "A nation should not forget its past because it's bad to do so."
What is... Doesn't use key words/synonyms of those words from the prompt and isn't focused?
The characteristic of an effective argumentative thesis statement.
What is... A strong thesis statement is a clear and specific assertion that presents the main argument of an essay, directly addressing the prompt and indicating the writer's stance? (Accept additional points from the checklist)
The meaning and function of the first "E" in PEEL.
What is... "E" stands for "Evidence," which is used to support the point made in the body paragraph?
NO POINT IF MEANING AND FUNCTION ARENT SHARED
What is... A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are improperly connected without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions, leading to confusion?
You should look for this grammatical feature when identifying the "Link" in a PEEL paragraph (provide at least one example in your answer).
What is... conjunctive adverbs (i.e., thus, consequently, therefore, accordingly, subsequently, hence, nonetheless, etc.)
The following thesis statement contains errors: "Immigration policies typically depend on the political party in power."
What is... Doesn’t support one point of view, doesn’t use keywords/synonyms from the prompt, doesn’t introduce the perspective that will be argued, doesn’t address the full prompt, not a “because” statement, and doesn’t use argumentative tone/word choice.
NO POINTS IF THEY DON'T GET ALL OF THESE