Parts of an Argument
Your entire argumentative essay is trying to prove your opinion, aka your _______.
What is a claim
True or False: There must be exactly 3 sentences in the introduction paragraph?
FALSE
The first sentence of every body paragraph should introduce your ______.
What is reason
In this paragraph, you give evidence supporting your reason.
What is body
What is the school's mascot?
What is a Mariner
This is used to support your reasons and prove them to be true, thus supporting your claim.
What is evidence
The Thesis Statement is made up of these TWO parts.
What are claim & reasons
You should provide at least 2 pieces of ______ to support your reason.
In conclusion, the evidence gathered works together to prove that school uniforms are not as bad as people make them seem. School uniforms are necessary because they allow students to be on an even playing-field, fashion distractions are eliminated, and it creates unity amongst the student body. The next time your school raises the question of implementing uniforms, truly consider the benefits before shutting down the idea.
What is a conclusion
What Unit 1 text introduced us to Martin and his great grandfather?
What is the Medicine Bag
The opposite side of your argument
What is a counterclaim
How many parts make up the intro paragraph
What is 3
Which of the following is the LEAST reliable source if researching evidence about recent world news?
CNN
@newsgrl00 social media
News Channel 5's Facebook page
@newsgrl00
In spite of all these benefits, some parents simply will not allow their children to study abroad. A portion will argue that it is not safe. Others will argue that studying abroad costs too much money. In these cases, it is important to take a look at one semester’s financial aid statement. How much does it cost to be a student at a local university? When tuition, housing, textbooks, transportation, and meal plans are considered, it becomes difficult to argue that there’s a stark difference in the cost of a semester at home versus a semester abroad.
What is a counterclaim paragraph
Using information/details in the text to make assumptions
What is an inference
Your claim is supported by ______, which you have to prove to be factual.
What are reasons
Giving the reader a little insight into your topic (what it is, the importance, etc.)
What is background information
There are a total of ___ body paragraphs, detailing the reasons you believe your claim.
What is 3
In this paragraph, you restate your thesis statement.
What is conclusion
This program is used to practice with TNReady type multiple choice test questions
What is Study Island
Your response to the counterclaim is called your _____.
What is a rebuttal
The following is an example of a _______.
"It was 8:54 p.m. on a warm Sunday evening in mid-July. Westlake Middle Schooler Abigail Parnas was walking home from her Nana’s house alongside her mother. Engrossed in her new iPad, they didn’t hear the speeding car. Both she and her mother were mowed down by a 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV."
Hook
What are the third and fifth steps of each body paragraph?
What is connecting the evidence to the reason
The clock is winding down. THREE seconds left. I looked over quickly to the best shooter on our team, Landon -- double teamed. No one else is open. TWO seconds left. I took a deep breath and went for the shot. ONE second left. I released the ball and then the buzzer went off. SWISH! The crowd went crazy and my teammates rushed over, huddling around me. That's the moment basketball changed my life.
Complete the analogy:
Scooby is to Shaggy as _____ is to Peter Van Daan (Pels)
Who is Mouschi