Thesis statement
The length of a thesis statement is typically
one or two sentences
It makes your claim or argument stronger!
What is a counter-claim?
You restate your thesis statement in this paragraph.
What is conclusion?
Supports your claim
Evidence
Why do you need evidence?
It backs up your claim
A thesis will be proven in the body paragraphs with the help of
Evidence or supporting claims
Your reasons can be based solely on your opinion and personal narrative.
What is false?
Statement that you are trying to argue
Thesis
Language that should always be avoided.
What is emotional language?
Where should you get evidence?
Reliable sources
Another word for a thesis
Claim or argument (my side on the topic)
indicates a writers stance on a matter
A topic sentence is the same thing as a thesis.
What is false?
The part of the paper where the thesis is 1st mentioned.
What is introduction?
My tone in an argumentative paper should be...
Calm
It starts with the topic sentences, supports the thesis, and includes evidence.
What is a body paragraph?
How many reasons should a thesis have to back it up?
Think number of body paragraphs
The thesis guides the entire essay.
What is true?
#1 mistake in a thesis when stating your position.
The refute is commonly known as the
Counter claim
Evidence can be...
Proven
Main
The conclusion should restate the thesis.
True
The body paragraphs should include evidence to back up each ___.
What is a claim? (Stance, argument, or side)
You should avoid writing with I, me, or in ______ person.
What is 1st person writing?
3 ways to state your evidence
- summary
- Paraphrase
- Direct quote