First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an introduction.
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
What is evidence?
Formula you use to write an explanatory/informative thesis statement ?
What is Topic (+) 2 reasons
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- question, B- restatement of thesis, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of thesis
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
Informative writing that requires you to list the similarities and differences
What is Compare and Contrast
Strategy used to create your body paragraphs?
What is the TREE formula.
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
What is missing 1. 2. reasoning 3. evidence 4. evidence 5. elaboration
What is a topic sentence
This is a clapback to your Counterclaim
What is a Rebuttal
The most important sentence in your essay
What is a THESIS STATEMENT.
Which transition word can be used to make your Counterclaim statement? A- Others may argue..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- Others may argue..
Identify this sentence: These mysterious animals will love you one minute and will terrorize you and your family the next minute.
What is a hook
The amount of time you have to take the writing test
What is 2 hours
What is 120 minutes
You must cite at least how many sources in your essay?
What is three sources
The purpose of a tie-in/background sentence
What is to tie the HOOK and THESIS statement together.
The two things you list when citing evidence
What is an Author and Title
The opposing view may argue, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time! What is this sentence called?
What is a counterclaim?
Formula you use to write a thesis statement for argumentative
what is topic (+) Position (+) 2 reasons
How many reasons in total do you need to support your side in an argumentative essay and why
What is 3, 2 for the body paragraphs and 1 for the rebuttal