Darwin
Essay Formatting
Argumentative Essay Elements
Sentence Starters
Valentine's Trivia
100

Our environment dictates what we know

What is Nurture?

100

What point font is your essay?

16pt. (12pt is okay with Ms. Guenther)

100

What is an argumentative essay?

An essay in which you argue a claim.

100

This is where you refer back to your topic but state it differently

Conclusion

100

What percentage of Valentine’s Day cards are purchased by women? (plus or minus 2%)

85%

200

Our genetics dictate what we know.

What is Nature?

200

Names of all the paragraphs you should have.

Introduction, Evidence, Logical Fallacies, Counterargument, and Conclusion.

200

What is a claim?

Idea that you are presenting to be true

200

"To begin with", "First of all", or "Initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay

First Body Paragraph

200

Which U.S. state produces the most roses for Valentine’s Day?

California

300

"Recent brain studies indicate that the brain is malleable over time. It grows and develops and matures..."

What is the meaning of malleable?


Can change/mold over time.

300

What should you do at the beginning of every paragraph?

Indent/Tab

300

What is the counterclaim?

Idea stating why the claim is false

300

"For these reasons", "Consequently", "To sum up" are transitions to start this part of your essay

Conclusion

300

What bird is a popular symbol for Valentine's Day?

Dove

400

True or False

Socioeconomic status has nothing to do with intelligence.

False

400

What goes in the last sentence of your first paragraph?

Thesis Statement

400

What is a logical fallacy?

An error in reasoning. Argument that misuses evidence, draws false conclusions etc. 

400

A Word or a Phrase used to show your reader a change in direction from one idea to another

Transition words

400

What does the "O" mean in XOXO?

Hugs

500

Charles Darwin's most famous work.

What is On the Origin of Species?

500

When you include a quote, what should be around it?

Quotation Marks  ("")

500

What should your conclusion include?

Restating previous points. Restating the Thesis.

500

What can be used as a Hook in your Introduction? Name at least three

Question, Quote, Shocking Statistics or Statement, Imagery

500

What animal has the largest heart?

Whale