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Introduction
Body Paragraph
Counterargument
Conclusion
Everything Else
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How many sentences does an introduction have?
4 sentences
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How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
8
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How many sentences are in a counterargument?
8
100
How many sentences are in a conclusion?
At least 4
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True or false: You can use first-person point of view in an argumentative essay.
True, just do not use "I" over and over.
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What is the first sentence of an introduction called?
Hook
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What is the first sentence of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
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What is an example of a topic sentence in a counterargument?
Some people may say that __________
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What does the first sentence do?
Restates the claim
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What should your citation include?
(Author's last name page #) ("Title" page number)
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What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the reader's attention
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What does the topic sentence do?
Restates the claim
300
True or false: You do not have to use quotes in your counterargument.
True
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What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?
To wrap up the essay and restate why your claim is better
300
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
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What do the two sentences after the hook do?
Gives background information about the topic
400
What format is the body paragraph written in?
Double chunk paragraph
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Whose side do you support in the counterargument?
You show the opposing side first, then argue why yours is better.
400
What do the 2nd and 3rd sentences in the conclusion do?
Reminds readers of the evidence found and mentions the opposing side
400
Name the 8 sentences in a double chunk paragraph.
Topic Quote Comment Comment Quote Comment Comment Conclusion
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What is the last sentence of the introduction called?
Claim, stance, opinion
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Whose side do you support in the body paragraph?
Your own
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What does the last sentence of a counterargument do?
Restates your claim
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Are there ever any quotes in the conclusion?
No
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Give an example of a claim without using "I".
_________ should not _________ because _________.