Essay Vocabulary
Multiparagraph means
More than one paragraph
Tells information in order.
Chronological/Sequence
What is your planning sheet used for?
Planning, Notes, Ideas
Is an argumentative essay the same as an opinion essay?
No.
Bonus: What is the difference between opinion and argumentative?
Audience means
Who you are writing for
Bonus: How does this impact how you write?
A structure that describes an event caused by something
Cause and effect
What are you NOT supposed to use your planning sheet for?
Writing your essay
What are the specific paragraphs in an argumentative essay?
Claim, Counterclaim.
Elaboration means
Using your own words to explain
A structure that highlights the differences between two or more ideas
Compare and contrast
How do you show multiple paragraphs in an online essay?
Space to indent or enter button to leave space between paragraphs
What is another name for informative essays?
Explanatory, Expository, Informational
What is a claim?
What is a counterclaim?
Claim: Your side of the argument
Counterclaim: The opposing side of the argument
This structure may not always have a solution to the problem
Problem and Solution
If stuck, how many paragraphs must you write?
3/ Intro, 1 body, and conclusion
What are the two types of essays?
Informative, Argumentative