Informative essays
What is the main idea of an informative essay called and what is the minimum amount of reasons it should have and where is it first stated.
1. Thesis statement
2. minimum of 2
3. Last sentence of an introduction paragraph
What is the main idea of an argumentative essay called and what is the minimum amount of reasons it should have and where is it first stated.
1.Claim statement
2. minimum of 1
3. Last sentence of Intro paragraph
The Evidence in essays should be
relevant & sufficient
What are the steps to elaboration? (In order)
1. Make an inference on topic (Use evidence yo remain as logical as possible)
2.Develop the inference using text structure(s)
True or false: An informative essay can compare and contrast, analyze and persuade a reader.
False
What is the difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement.
*State location and information they contain*
Topic sentence is first sentence of body paragraphs.
Topic sentence is what the body paragraph is going to be about
Thesis statement is in the intro and conclusion. It is the main idea of the essay.
What is the difference between a topic sentence and a Claim?
*State location and information they contain*
Topic sentence is in body paragraphs and it is what the body paragraph is about.
Claim statement is the author's side of the argument with a reason and it's located in the intro and conclusion.
What is a fallacy? Why is it important when arguing?
an error in reasoning(not logical).
Once a writer finds the fallacy in the opposing viewpoints argument they can use it as a counterclaim.
What is a rebuttal?
It is a response to the counterclaim
Is the following a argumentative or informative prompt question: Write a letter to your school principal expressing whether or not school lunch should be healthier.
Argumentative
Create a thesis statement from the following
What is the problem with technology in today's society and state 1 way it can be fixed
A problem with technology in today's society is___________ and 1 way it can be fixed is _____________.
Create a claim statement from the following
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class?
Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class because
What types of evidence can be used in both argumentative and informative?
Which one can only be used in 1
1. logical reasoning, data, facts,
2. Anecdotes are only in argumentative
What are the 3 parts of an intro paragraph in an argumentative essay vs. 3 parts of intro paragraph in an informative essay.
Hook
Background info
Claim + reason
same thing except thesis and 2 reason instead of claim and 1 for informative.
Is the claim statement complete? if not what is wrong with it?
Students should be allowed to order food to school.
No, it is missing reasons
Create a thesis from the follwoing: write an essay in which you describe the effects of teenagers under 16 watching violent movies?
The effects of teenagers under 16 watching violent movies are..two reasons
Create a claim statement from the following: write an argumentative essay in which you answer the question: Has the overuse of cellphones limited our creativity?
The overuse of cellphones has not limited the creativity of people because ______________
The overuse of cell phones has limited the creativity of people because
Real-World Claim: Mobile phones should not be allowed in school.
Which of the following pieces of evidence are relevant and support this claim? explain
A. because it explains in logical detail what is bad about students bringing cell phones to school.
How do you create a standard body paragraph. Be very detailed
1. Transitional word + topic sentence
2. textual evidence
3. Elaboration (Inference on topic and development)
Grammar and spelling is worth how many points on the FAST
4
Create a thesis statement from the following: Explain 1 issue with standardized test like F.A.S.T and then state 1 solution to the problem.
An issue with standardized testing is ____________________ and 1 way to solve this problem is______________
Create a counter to this argument:The overuse of cellphones has not limited the creativity of people because cellphones allow people to research ideas that they can build off of.
The overuse of cellphones has limited the creativity of people because it has made it easier for people to steal other's ideas instead of create things on their own.
What are the types of rhetorics do authors use to support their claims. Explain each
1. Logos: Statistics and facts
2. Pathos Emotional appeal
3. Ethos: use of authority.
4. Kairos: Manipulating time for your argument
What are the steps to creating a counterclaim paragraph?
1.Transitional word + state the opposing viewpoint with their reason.(Their fallacy)
2. Transitional word + Provide a rebuttal (a claim to go against the other side's argument)
3. Provide evidence that supports the rebuttal (goes against the counterclaim)
4. Elaborate (Inference + development)
List all the parts of an essay that recieve a score on the FSA
Pupose, focus, organization
Evidence and elaboration
Conventions (Grammar)