Introduction
How many sentences does an introduction have?
4 sentences
How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
at least 6
How many sentences are in a counterargument?
4 to 6
How many sentences are in a conclusion?
At least 4
True or false: You can use first-person point of view in an argumentative essay.
True, just do not use "I" over and over.
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
What is an example of a topic sentence in a counterargument?
Some people may say that __________
What does the first sentence do?
Restates the claim
What should your citation include?
(Author's last name page #) ("Title" page number)
When in doubt you may say:
In article one ... In article two ...
In article three ...
What does the topic sentence do?
Restates the claim
True or false: You do not have to use quotes in your counterargument.
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?
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
What format is the body paragraph written in?
Double chunk paragraph or two quotations with elaborations is a body paragraph that also includes a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
Whose side do you support in the counterargument?
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 6 sentences in a body paragraph.
(P) Topic sentence, (I) Quote (explicit text evidence), (E) elaboration, (I) Quote (explicit text evidence), (E) elaboration, Concluding sentence.
What is the last sentence of the introduction called?
Claim / thesis
Whose side do you support in the body paragraph?
Your own
What does the last sentence of a counterargument 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 _________.