Hooks & Leads
This is the "job" of a hook at the start of your essay.
To grab the reader's attention.
True or False: A claim should be a fact that everyone already agrees on.
False
What explains why your claim is true?
Reasons
What type of tone should you have when writing an argument for friends?
This type of hook starts with a "Imagine..." or "Picture this..."
Paint a picture
The main idea of the argument is called the _____.
Claim
These are the "proof" or "facts" you find in a text to support a reason.
Evidence
What type of tone should you have when writing an argument for a principal?
A Respectful Tone
"80% of students prefer recess to gym." What kind of hook is this?
A Fact
Which is a stronger claim? "I like dogs" or "Dogs are the best pets for kids"?
Dogs are the best pets for kids.
If your claim is "Schools should have gardens," which is a relevant reason?
A) Gardens make the playground look colorful.
B) Students learn science by growing their own food.
B
Give me 2 power words for the words: said
hushed, exclaimed, whispered, screamed
Do you think that everyone should have assigned seats at lunch?
Ask a question
A strong claim must be "arguable," meaning people can ____ with it.
disagree with it
What is the difference between a Reason and Evidence?
A Reason is a "Why" (an idea in your head). Evidence is the proof, the details, the how.
Recess is too short. Recess is fun. Recess let's us play.
NO
Why shouldn't you use "Hi, my name is..." as a hook?
Because it doesn't "hook" the reader or introduce the topic's importance
The school day should start at 10:00 AM so that students are well-rested and ready to learn. Is this a strong claim or a weak claim?
Strong Claim
Video games can help kids learn to solve problems. Is it a reason or evidence?
Reason
Give me 2 power words for the word: run
sprint, dash, gallop, scurry