Claims
In your own words define what is a claim?
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Where is the thesis located in an essay?
Last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
True or False: An author uses evidence to support their claim
True
What is an Argument?
Answers may vary:An attempt to persuade the reader to agree with the writers POV.
In your own words, define plagiarism
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True or false: Claims are facts
False
True or False: A thesis is the authors claim + 2 reasons
False: Claim+ 3 reasons
Name three types of evidence that can be used.
Answers may vary: Ex: expert opinion, examples, facts, statistics etc.
What is a Counterargument?
A point of view that is different from the point of view taken by the author.
True or False: When paraphrasing it should be the same length as the original.
False
Which of the following sentences is a claim?
A: Students are not allowed to use their cell phones on campus.
B: KitKat is a type of chocolate.
C: Writing is good for you because you practice grammar.
D: Mexico's flag has the colors red, green, and white.
C: Writing is good for you because you practice grammar.
Identify the difference between a claim and a thesis?
A: A claim and thesis are the same
B: A thesis is a fact and a claim is an opinion
C: A claim is an opinion but becomes a thesis by adding 2 reasons.
D: A claim is an opinion, but becomes a thesis when you add 3 reasons to it.
D: A claim is an opinion, but becomes a thesis by adding three reasons to it.
Which of the following is used for strong evidence?
A: Sufficient evidence
B:Irreverent evidence
C: bias evidence
D: Unsound evidence
A: Sufficient evidence
True or False: To determine whether an argument is convincing, the reader must look at the writer’s claims and how well he or she has supported them with evidence.
True
How do we give credit if you use a summary/paraphrase in a essay?
Authors last name at the end of the paraphrase/summary and page or paragraph number in parentheses.
Determine if the following sentence is a claim:
Wednesday is the best show on Netflix.
A: Yes, this is a claim
B: No, this is not a claim
A: Yes, this is a claim
Which of the following sentences is the thesis from the passage below?
Fear, Heart-beating, Anxiousness are all of what may occur when reading suspense, how do authors make the reader feel this way? Authors insert many different types of genres in their writings and use many different techniques for each. Suspense is a favorite genre of many readers, so how do authors create suspense and keep readers interested? Suspense can make many people anxious when reading. These texts are filled with action, horror, and or heart-break tangled into one story. Authors create suspense by using foreshadowing, high stakes and dilemmas in their writings.
Answer: Authors create suspense by using foreshadowing, high stakes and dilemmas in their writings.
1.) Transition, According to the text
2.) Quotations at the beginning and end of the quote.
3.) Authors last name in parentheses at the end of quote.
Which statement below would the author of this paragraph most likely agree with?
Another scary medical condition to eating too many sweets is diabetes. According to UC Santa Barbra, children and adults are eating more sugar than ever. The size of an average candy bar has increased throughout the past 10 years. The amount of calories and sugar that people from 6-18 years old consume has doubled.
A: There are not enough sugar options offered to people
B: Sugar options should be served at every school.
C: Chocolate is an important part of everyone's diet.
D: Sweets such as candy should be replaced with healthier options at school because they cause health issues.
D: Sweets such as candy should be replaced with healthier options at school because they cause health issues.
What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
Paraphrasing the whole passage and summarizing is only the main idea/key idea.
Which sentence from the following passage best describes the author's claim?
(1)Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you. (2)While processed foods strip the nutrients out during processing, homemade treats keep the nutrients in. (3)One one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you up to 27 mg of folate―6% of your daily recommended allowance (RDA)―a B vitamin that your body uses to make energy. (4)It will also give you small amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K. (5)Oatmeal cookies are also a good source of iron.
Sentence 1
Make the following claim a thesis:
Spider-man is the best Marvel superhero.
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Which sentence from the following passage does the author use as evidence to support their claim and what type of evidence is it?
Claim: Eating grass is bad for dogs.
(1)They say that dogs are a lot like their owners, and one thing that dogs do just like we do is to eat when they’re bored. (2)If your dog doesn’t get enough exercise, enough mental stimulation, or enough attention, he may just be trying to entertain himself. (3) Dr. Cindy McGuire, though, of the Fuller Animal Hospital, thinks differently. “Eating grass is a sign of stomach distress,” she says. “When dogs eat grass, they are self‐medicating. (4) If your dog vomits after eating grass, it isn’t because the grass is harmful; but it may be because there is some other problem that needs to be checked out by your vet.
Sentence 3: Expert opinion
What is the author's argument in the following passage?
Another scary medical condition to eating too many sweets is diabetes. According to UC Santa Barbra, children and adults are eating more sugar than ever. The size of an average candy bar has increased throughout the past 10 years. The amount of calories and sugar that people from 6-18 years old consume has doubled.
A: Diabetes is good for you
B: Eating too many sweets can lead to diabetes or other health issues.
C: Local stores should stop selling items with sugar.
D: Sugar should be illegal in the U.S.
B: Eating too many sweets can lead to diabetes or other health issues.
Name the first 3 out of the 6 steps of paraphrasing?
1. Understand the passage
2. Highlight and underline key ideas
3. Circle academic words to change