Structure
This is the first paragraph of your essay
The counterclaim is placed in which paragraph?
fourth paragraph
All introductions need to start with this.
Hook
The beginning of body paragraph 1 contains what 2 ideas?
initial claim and reason 1
This part of a letter is called what:
Dear Katelyn,
Salutation
For each body paragraph, the topic sentence needs to include this piece of important information.
The one reason that you will be writing about.
the statement that presents an opposing viewpoint to the author's main argument
counterclaim
What information follows the hook in the intro paragraph?
Specific context or background information about the topic or subject.
this introduces the main point of the paragraph and supports the thesis statement
topic sentence
a short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person, used to make a point
anecdote
The conclusion paragraph requires these two components.
Your claim/thesis and calling the reader to action.
It is important to not only acknowledge the opposing side, but to provide this, too.
Evidence that supports the opposing side.
How many pieces of evidence is needed in body paragraph?
2
When you are switching between the opposing side and your side, it is necessary to include these.
Transitional phrases that signal a change in ideas. "However, " "Some may say," "On the other hand, "Some may argue"
the introduction of a correspondence/letter is called what?
greeting or purpose
Your body paragraphs follow this particular order:
Intro/Thesis statement
body paragraph one, topic 1/reason 1
body paragraph two, topic 2/reason 2
counterclaim
conclusion
In my refute, it is important that I provide this with my evidence.
Reasoning/explanation
This should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Thesis statement
You need this in order to successfully refute.
Strong evidence with reasoning
Whether you are writing a letter/correspondence or an essay, this is necessary at the end?
Closing/conclusion
These three ideas or components make up your counterclaim.
the opposing argument, evidence, and rebuttal
Explaining why the opposing argument is flawed, weak or less convincing is what?
refute/refuting/disprove
A one or two sentence summary that serves as a road map for the reader by clearly stating the papers central claim and guide lining structure and development.
thesis statement
This is a strong way to end the paragraph
1. Call the reader to action
How do you answer a short-constructed response on your CA1 exam?
restate the question, answer the question completely, cite your evidence from the text, and explain
Ex. Explain the reason for having a government?
Answer: The reason for having a government is....