Introduction
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
Where is Ms. boney from? a) Texas b) Illinois c) Trinidad d) Michigan
a) Illinois
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph.
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
How many siblings does Ms. Boney have?
1
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
What is a counterclaim or counterargument?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's.
What is Ms. Boney's favorite Color? a) red b) green c) blue d) pink
b) green
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis statement? Explain why. Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
The example is a strong thesis because it gives the author's position (dogs are fantastic pets), gives 3 supporting reasons (why dogs are fantastic pets), and is written in formal writing style (3rd person, no slang, no abbreviations, no contractions).
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
What are three words that help identify a thesis?
What is Ms. Boney's other job do in his spare time? a) chef b) scientist c) hairstylist d) rapper
c) hairstylist
Label the hook and thesis statement in the following introduction. "Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?" Thesis = "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
Label the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." Supporting Details = "They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks." Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the restated thesis and opposing claim. "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Restated Thesis = "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia." Opposing Claim = "Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea."
When is Ms. Boney's Birthday? a) 9/9/1991 b) 8/9/1991 9 c) 9/8/1991 d) 8/19/1991
b) 8/9/1991