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.
What does it mean to revise?
Revise means to go back and make changes to your draft.
Where is Mrs. Mutziger from? a) Omaha, NE b)Kansas City, MO c) Pierre, SD d)Garden City, KS
a) Garden City, KS
What is a claim?
A claim is the author's position or stance on an issue. 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 claim and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
What is Mr. Robinson's favorite hobby? a) painting b) mountain climbing c) scuba diving d) reading science books
c) scuba diving
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?
A counterclaim states the opposite side from the author's.
Why is it important to revise your essays?
It is important to revise your essays to catch any missing items or mistakes made in your ideas.
What is Mr. Nordling's favorite food? a) hot wings b) cheeseburgers c) burritos d) peanut butter and jelly
d) peanut butter and jelly
Is the following an example of a strong or weak claim? 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 transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...
Name three things you can revise or edit for in an essay.
Transitions, in-text citations, punctuation, spelling, capitalization.
What does Mrs. Tschudy do in her spare time? a) chef b) scientist c) gardener d) rapper
d) rapper
Label the hook, connecting sentences, 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?" Connecting Sentences = "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." Thesis = "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
What is the basic structure of a body paragraph in an argument essay?
What is: Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis, Evidence, Analysis, & Closing Sentence.
Label the restated claim, why it matters, and call to action in the following paragraph. "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. Today's students are tomorrow's leaders, so this matters now. Year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students to continue to grow. 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 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." Why it matters - Today's students are tomorrow's leaders, so this matters now. Year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students to continue to grow. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Call to Action = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Count the number of revisions needed to be made in the following paragraph in order to reflect FORMAL WRITING STYLE: I think year-round school should exist bc 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. B4 haters see the research, year-round school might sound like a stinky idea. Year-round school really is a smart solution for our students. It’ll allow students to learn more and forget less. If we want to help students learn more, year-round school oughta happen in more schools.
10 revisions must be made.
If you add up the ages of Mr. Nordling, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Tschudy, and Mrs. Mutziger, what would the sum be? a) 147 b)130 c) 159 d) 125
b) 147