Argument Writing Format
it goes with the topic sentence and grabs the reader's attention.
where does the hook of the essay go?
It stands for restate
what does the R in RACE mean?
usually the very first scentence
what is the topic scentence?
the opposing claim to your original claim
what is a counterclaim?
to make sure our evidence is trusted and credible
why do we use trusted sources?
you restate this sentence at the start of every body paragraph
you restate the question for this part
what do you do for the R in the race strategy?
you need 2 pieces of evidence in the thesis statement of this paragraph
how many pieces of evidence do you need in the introduction?
usually at the end of the essay, paired with the conclusion
where is the counterclaim and rebuttal?
is your main point or opinion about a topic and tells the reader what to expect
why is the claim so important?
it goes in the fourth paragraph along with the conclusion.
where does the counterargument go in an argument essay?
You use trusted sources for this part f the RACE strategy.
what do you do for the C for the RACE strategy?
usually in the fourth paragraph of an essay
where does the counterclaim and rebuttal fit on an argumentative writing essay?
to make sure we acknowledge the other sides points and defend our own claim.
why do we need a counterclaim and rebuttal?
to prove our point with a credible source.
why do we use evidence?
You need 2 sources in the thesis.
You typically use the RACE strategy for paragraphs like this
What format do you use for constructed responses?
where we restate your thesis in a different way
what do we put in the first sentence of our conclusions?
to show that you've considered the other side of the argument and can still defend your own claim.
what is the purpose of a counterclaim and the rebuttal?
people can edit what it says and it could be wrong, rather than a trusted site that not everyone can edit.
why is using a credible source better than using Wikipedia
you need 5-10 sentences in each of them.
how many sentences do you need in each paragraph?
to make sure our constructed response is clear in concise
Why do we use the RACE Strategy?
"this essay will explain" "i will tell you about..." and "this essay is about ... and will explain..." etc.
what can we not put in a thesis statement?
(insert counterargument about ms stewart)
(counter argument about ms stewart)
blindly following rules without any reason and losing your individuality can make you lose your humanity