Introduction
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th part of an argumentative essay?
The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the counterclaim the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th part of an argumentative essay?
The counterclaim is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 4th part of an argumentative essay.
What does it mean to revise?
Revise means to go back and edit for spelling, punctuation, and grammar AND make changes to your draft in areas that might need clarity.
What is a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim and three reasons to support the claim in ONE sentence!!!
What is a topic sentence and where is it located in the body paragraph?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph, one of the reasons from the thesis. It is the first sentence.
What is an opposing claim?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's.
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.
What does ICE stand for? Explain what each letter means.
I - introduce the quote
C - 3-10 word quote in quotation marks, citation after the quote (author, pg. #)
E - explain what the quote means since you took it out of context AND why it matters in relation to your claim (connect it to your claim)
Let's practice. If my claim is that cell phones should not be allowed in school, what would a counterclaim AND counterargument be?
Cell phones should be allowed in school because...[insert reason here]
What are the 3 parts of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
Restate your claim, summarize body paragraphs, and "call to action."
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 find your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
What was the trick Mrs. Stephenson taught you to remember what goes in the counterclaim paragraph?
What they think, why the think it, why they are wrong, connect back to your claim.
True or False: it is OK to use personal pronouns in your call to action because it is your idea of what the next steps should be.
FALSE!! Never use personal pronouns. NEVER, EVER, EVER!
Label the hook, background information, 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?" Background Information = "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."
Label the topic sentence, I, C, E, and concluding sentence in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. In the article Year Round School Isn't for Dummies, it states that families have a hard time finding "childcare or other activities for their children during the summer." (Powers, pg. 6) This shows that many working parents struggle with the summer breaks and would prefer to plan for shorter school breaks as can be found in year-round school. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." I = "In the article Year Round School Isn't for Dummies, it states..." C = "that families have a hard time finding "childcare or other activities for their children during the summer." (Powers, pg. 6)" E = "This shows that many working parents struggle with the summer breaks and would prefer to plan for shorter school breaks as can be found in year-round school." Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the counterclaim, counterargument, rebuttal, and concluding sentence in the following paragraph: "Many people believe year-round school is a terrible idea. They believe that students need a three-month break for their mental health. In fact, research proves that students in year-round school not only are more successful but have better mental health due to the consistent schedule and expectations year-round school provides. This proves that students should be in year-round school."
Counterclaim = "Many people believe year-round school is a terrible idea." Counterargument = "They believe that students need a three-month break for their mental health." Rebuttal: "In fact, research proves that students in year-round school not only are more successful but have better mental health due to the consistent schedule and expectations year-round school provides." Concluding Sentence = This proves that students should be in year-round school."
Label the restated claim, body paragraph summaries, and call to action in the following paragraph. "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist. In traditional nine-month school years, students lose knowledge over the summer. The long summer break is difficult for working families who need to find childcare for their children when not in school. US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia due to less time spent in school. 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." Body Paragraph Summaries = "In traditional nine-month school years, students lose knowledge over the summer. The long summer break is difficult for working families who need to find childcare for their children when not in school. US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia due to less time spent in school." Call to Action = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."