Introduction
What is a TEWPT statement?
"This essay will prove that..."
At least how many quotes from the text(s) should you include in a body paragraph?
2
True or false: the counterclaim supports the main claim you're trying to make.
False. It is the OPPOSITE.
True or false: a conclusion should include evidence from the text.
False.
hook
introduction
Your _______ is the sentence which says which side you're on.
claim OR thesis
Your topic sentence should be indented, start with a ________, repeat your claim, and give one reason why you support it.
transition
True or false: the rebuttal supports the main claim you're trying to make.
True.
The last sentence of your conclusion is called a ______________.
clincher statement.
"According to Source 1..."
body paragraph(s)
A ________ is a sentence that introduces the topic in an interesting way.
hook
After you give evidence from the text, you should ___________ it.
explain (elaborate)
After you give evidence for the other side's argument, you have to say that the other side is ____________.
wrong/ineffective/weak
In your conclusion, after you restate your claim, you should restate _____________.
your two reasons (why you support it)
body paragraph(s)
In an argumentative essay, it's okay to write one paragraph in support of and one paragraph against the main issue.
Wrong! You will lose points. Pick a side!
For the last sentence of your body paragraph, you should do this.
Have a strong closing statement or thought.
The first sentence of your counterclaim should state ___________________.
what people who disagree with you (haters) might think about the issue.
On the FSA, is it okay to only write a 1-sentence conclusion if you are running out of time or stuck?
Yes. BUT TRY TO WRITE AT LEAST 3 SENTENCES TO MAKE A WHOLE PARAGRAPH ANYWAYS!
Should you EVER write "Today I'm going to tell you about..." ?
NO! Don't use the word "well", either!
Fill in the blank for the structure of an introduction paragraph:
Hook, _______, claim (the side you're on), reason 1, reason 2, TEWPT statement.
The topic or issue.
What does it mean to cite evidence?
to identify which source or article the evidence/quote comes from
Fill in the blank: Transition, 1st reason, 1st piece of evidence, explain, 2nd evidence, explain, address counterclaim, _________, close out sentence.
Rebuttal always comes after the counterclaim.
After reading the conclusion, the reader should feel inspired to ____________.
take action/do something/make a change
TEWPT statement
Introduction