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Introduction
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Counter + Conclusion
Revision
Teacher Trivia
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Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
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Is the body paragraph  USUALLY the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?

The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay (can continue to third and fourth sometimes).

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Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
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What does it mean to revise?
Revise means to go back and edit or make changes to your draft.
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Where is Ms. Byrd from? a) Memphis, TN b) KCMO c) KCK, TN d) Atlanta, GA

a) 816 babyyyyyy go chiefsssssss

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What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
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What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph.
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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.
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Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
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Who is Ms. Byrd's favorite musician? a) Megan Thee Stallion b) Summer Walker c) Drake d) NBA Young Boy

c) DRIZZY DRAKEEEEEEEEEE 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

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What is the first sentence in the introduction called? 

Hint: Aye, matey!

The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.

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Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
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What is an counterargument?

An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's.

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Why is it important to revise your essays?
It is important to revise your essays to catch any mistakes.
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What is Ms. Byrd's real job?  a) selling hot wings b) feeding the homeless c) modeling d) teaching English

d) modeling, duhhh

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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).
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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).
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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...

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How are annotating and revising alike?

Both are marking a text for specific things

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Is Ms. Byrd the ... 

a) oldest child

b) youngest child

c) middle child

d) only child

Trick Question 😎

Ms. Byrd is her mom's only child and dad's oldest (favorite)

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Which sentence is always either first or last in the intro paragraph?

Thesis/Topic Sentence

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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."
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Which comes first; the counter or the rebuttal?

Counter argument muse be stated, author then refutes that claim, proving their argument is correct.

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Why do we revise our writing?

Answers may vary

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Which is Ms. Byrd's favorite unit? a) Drama (Plays) b) Fiction/Novels c) Arg. Writing d) Project Based Learning

a) Drama

10th Gr. you can look forward to Julius Caesar

9th Gr. you can look forward to Romeo and Juliet

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