Thesis
In which part of the essay is the thesis located?
Introduction
Where is it located in the essay?
Last paragraph
Should the evidence used in your paragraph come from the text?
Yes
Are futhermore, additionally, and consequently, considered transition words?
Yes
Are power verbs important in an argumentative essay?
Yes !
How many types of thesises there is?
Two
How long should be your conclusion?
2-3 sentences
What is the name of the first sentence in the body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Can you talk about literary devices in your thesis?
No
Which part of the essay do you use power verbs?
All of them
Name the different types of thesis
Closed and Open Thesis
How should an argumentative essay conclusion start?
It should begin with a restatement of the thesis in different words, reinforcing the main argument.
How many parts are in the body paragraph?
3
How should an argumentative essay start?
With a strong hook before your thesis to capture the readers attention
Which power verb starts with the letter H and ends with the letter T and is used to emphasize a point?
Highlight
What does TAG stand for?
Title, Author, Genre
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
Summarizes the main points, reinforces the thesis, and leaves a strong final impression on the reader.
How many body paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?
2 or 3
What's the difference between an open thesis and a closed thesis?
Open thesis: General interpretation from the text
Closed thesis: Specific event from the text
What is the purpose of power verbs?
The purpose of power verbs is to make writing more clear, strong, and persuasive.
What is the structure of a closed thesis?
1) TAG
2) topic + specific events from text,
3) Ultimately illustrates universal idea
Use transition words to refer back to the thesis
How should a body paragraph be structured? 3 parts
Topic sentence
Evidence + commentary
Closing sentence
What is an argumentative essay?
A genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic, collect, generate, and evaluate evidence, and establish a position on the topic.
Miss Campbell's favourite power verb?
Reflects