This is the main argument of an essay. It is probably the single most important part if the paper.
What is a THESIS or CLAIM
The first sentence in your introduction should be your....
What is HOOK
TRUE or FALSE: Your first sentence should be a Hook, not a topic sentence. If False, explain why.
What is FALSE: because your reason is supposed to be your topic sentence.
TRUE or FALSE: Your first sentence can be a duplicate of your topic sentence from your introduction. If False, explain.
What is FALSE. You need to restate it in different words.
What does refute mean?
What is... to prove a statement to be wrong or false; disprove.
TRUE or FALSE: Your introduction should have a hook, background information, and thesis statement. If FALSE, explain why.
What is TRUE
True or False: Your thesis is also called the 'controlling idea'.
What is... TRUE.
You should have at least 2 pieces of ___________ in each body paragraph.
What is EVIDENCE
TRUE or FALSE: You are supposed to introduce new information in your conclusion.
What is FALSE.
What is the thesis formula?
What is... Topic+Qualifying word+Opinion+2 Reasons
What is it called when you 'take a stand'?
What is STANCE.
Where should you include the opposition of your argument?
In the last body paragraph.
The AIM for a conclusion is to...
What is... convince the reader to be on your side.
What are facts and research that support your argument?
What is... Evidence.
What sentence is the topic sentence? Wearing school uniforms would help make students' lives simpler. They would no longer have to decide what to wear every morning, sometimes trying on an outfit after outfit in an effort to choose. Uniforms not only save time but also would eliminate the stress often associated with this chore.
What is "Wearing school uniforms would help make students' lives simpler."
TRUE or FALSE: Commentary comes after your evidence.
What is TRUE.