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Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Counters-Rebuttals & Conclusion
MLA Format
BHM - Black celebs who graduated from Ivy League Schools
100
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, 4th, or 5th part of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
100
Is the counterclaim/rebuttal body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd body in an argumentative essay?
It is the 3rd body part of an argumentative essay.
100
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, 4th, or 5th parargraph of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 5th paragraph of an argumentative essay.
100
What goes in the top right corner of the paper?
Last name and page number
100
This NYC singer is a graduate of Columbia University and she is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Alicia Keys
200
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
200
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph.
200
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author leaves the reader with something to consider.
200
What is the appropriate text style and font size?
Times New Roman - 12 pt. font
200
This funny lady spends her time with her TV family where she's a doctor with 2 teenagers, 2 twins and a hilarious husband. In real life, shes not only the daughter of an R&B legend, she also graduated from Brown University.
Tracee Ellis Ross
300
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
300
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
300
What is a counter claim?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's claim. It acknowledges the opposing argument.
300
True or False? The entire essay should be double-spaced, including the header, title, and body paragraphs?
True
300
This young lady proved to be more than just the little sister of Carlton Banks...she is also a graduate of Harvard University.
Tatyana Ali
400
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.
400
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).
400
The third and final reason that supports your claim and acts as a response to the counterclaim is?
Rebuttal
400
Write out the correct MLA heading on your board.
First Name Last Name Teacher's Name Course Day Month Year
400
This crooner is more than just an "ordinary person", in fact he started singing his ballads before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.
John Legend
500
Label the hook, background info., 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 Info. 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."
500
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."
500
Label the "leave something to consider" section 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. 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."
Something to consider = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
500
True or False The title should be underlined?
False
500
In "Love and Basketball" she showed you that the could hoop. In the movie, she took a basketball scholorship to USC. In real life, she attended Yale University.
Sanaa Lathan