Introduction
How many sentences does an introduction have?
3-4 sentences
How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
5-7 sentences
What is a counterclaim
Opposite of argument
How many sentences are in a conclusion?
At least 3-4 sentences
It's okay to use "I" in essays?
(True or False)
False, avoid using pronouns at all costs.
What is the first sentence of an introduction called?
Hook
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Where does the counterclaim appear in the essay?
Third paragraph
What does the first sentence do?
Restates the claim
What should your citation include?
(Author's last name page #) ("Title" page number)
(Source, Line) (Source, Paragraph)
What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the reader's attention
What does the topic sentence do?
Restates the claim
True or false: You do not have to use quotes in your counterclaim.
True
What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?
To wrap up the essay and restate why your claim is better
If your evidence is written in your own words, what do you have to do?
(paraphrase)
Still include a citation, but do not use quotation marks
What do the two sentences after the hook do?
Gives background information about the topic
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
3
Whose side do you support in the counterclaim?
You show the opposing side first, then argue why yours is better.
What do the 2nd and 3rd sentences in the conclusion do?
Reminds readers of the evidence found and mentions the opposing side
Name the five parts of an argumentative essay.
Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion
What is the last sentence of the introduction called?
Thesis Statement (claim)
Whose side do you support in the body paragraph?
Your own
What does the last sentence of a counterclaim do?
Restates your claim
Are there ever any quotes in the conclusion?
No
Give an example of a claim without using "I".
_________ should not _________ because _________.