Vocabulary
What the person is arguing or what they believe.
Claim
An argument that appeals to the audience's emotions
Pathos
Claim + 3 reasons is called the ________.
Thesis Statement
Credible or Non-Credible: Blogs, Facebook posts, or other self-authored sites.
Non-Credible
True or False: Your claim is your personal opinion on a topic?
True
When something focuses only on one side of the argument and does not show the opposing side at all.
Bias
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Logos
What are the 3 parts to an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background Info (Supporting Sentences), and Thesis Statement
Credible or Non-Credible: Materials published over 10 years ago or have theories that are clearly out-of-date.
Non-Credible
When creating a hook, you have 4 options of what it could be, give one.
Fact, Example, Quote, or Question.
Offering a contrary argument during a debate. The "comeback"
The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos
Each body paragraph must have _______ to support your argument.
Evidence
Credible or Non-Credible: Websites ending in .org, .edu and .gov
Credible
The first sentence of a body paragraph is called the _____ ________, this sentence restates the reason from your thesis statement that you will be focusing on. (2 words)
Topic Sentence
Support for your argument from outside sources.
Evidence
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Logos
True or False: The conclusion paragraph should introduce new information.
False
Name one thing we can do to avoid plagiarism.
Cite the source, Paraphrase the text, or use quotation marks.
When adding evidence, a counterclaim or rebuttal, it must start with a _____ _______. (2 words)
Sentence starter
An opinion offered in opposition to another position
Counterclaim
The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos
True or False: You need evidence to support the counterclaim.
True
Name one source we can use to search for information (in Clever).
Galileo, World Book Online, Destiny, Britannica, or Follet.
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