Argument Essay
How many paragraphs are expected to complete an Argument Essay
FIVE
The C stands for....
Claim
The +C stands for....
Counter Argument
(or aka counter claim)
What does the E stands for...
Ethos
What format are you expected to use when drafting your final argument essay?
MLA (Modern Language Association)
When an argument only has opinions, evidence, and rationale (no counter and refute)
Persuasive Writing
The E stands for....
Evidence
The +R stands for....
Refute
(or aka Rebuttal)
What does the P stand for...
Pathos
Where on the front page does your Last Name and the page number go?
Upper Right-Hand Corner
This test is completed on the LVLS campus twice a year and measures growth in our students' ability to write an argument essay.
SWA (School-wide Writing Assessment)
The R stands for...
Rationale
What two items are included in the counter-argument?
An opposing opinion and a counter-reason
What does the L stand for...
Logos
What amount of spacing covers the entire essay?
1, 1.5, or 2
2= Double-Spacing
How many credits do you earn for completing an argument essay in this class?
1 credit
What two items are included in a CLAIM?
An Opinion and a Reason
What is the purpose of the refute?
To weaken the counter-claims's argument by showing fault with the counter reason mentioned.
In CER, where would you always find Ethos being used if done correctly?
In the Evidence when the credible source is being mentioned.
What size font for the entire essay?
12
When an argument includes opinions, evidence, and rational but also a counter argument and a refute.
Argument Writing
How many sentences are expected to be included in your rationale?
Three
Is a refute done correctly if it never mentions the counter reason and/or connects to it?
No
Which appeal focuses on trying to make the reader feels certain emotions?
Pathos
What happens to every paragraph at the very beginning?
They get INDENTED.