Introduction
Is the introduction the beginning, middle, or end of an argumentative essay?
The introduction is the beginning of an argumentative essay.
Is the body paragraph located at the beginning, middle, or end of an argumentative essay?
The body is the middle part of an argumentative essay.
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the claim and bring together the reasons and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
What is the appropriate greeting for an argumentative essay?
Dear _________, or To Whom it May Concern,
What is a claim?
A thesis statement is the author's main point/opinion. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
Which type of hook is this: "Have you ever wondered where the dinosaurs went?"
Question
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph (should be one the reasons from the introduction).
Is the conclusion the beginning, middle, or end part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the end of an argumentative essay.
What is an appropriate closing for an argumentative letter LETTER LETTER?
Sincerely, ______________
What is SOC3R?
Subject, Opinion, Colon (:), 3 Reasons
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
What is a Call to Action?
A statement at the end of a conclusion, encouraging the reader to do something.
When would you use "To Whom it May Concern," in a greeting?
When you aren't sure who your audience is.
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim states the opposite point of view (claim) from the author's.
What is AQQS? What do the letters stand for and what do we use it for?
We use it to write a hook:
Anecdote
Question
Quote
Shocking Statement
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
The first sentence in each body paragraph.
Which sentence in this paragraph is the call to action? "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Call to Action = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
True.
When we refute or provide a rebuttal to a counterclaim,what are we doing?
Proving why the counterclaim is wrong.
What are the three parts of an introductory paragraph?
Hook, Background info/Bridge, Claim
All reasons should be supported by....?
Evidence/Text evidence
What are transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...
Why would knowing your audience be helpful?
It can help you know what types of reasons would convince them, or what types of ethos, pathos, or logos to use. It could give you common language or shared experiences to use in your letter.
Why would rebutting a counterclaim help your argument?
It shows the weaknesses in the opposing argument.