Parts of an Essay
What are the parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion
The wizards had to fortify their castle because it was damaged in a previous battle.
Fortify: to strengthen, to build up
Give an example of an essay topic
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How do you know a website is a reliable source?
It ends with .gov, .edu, or .org
Who are the Wes Moores?
What is the minimum number of reasons needed to support an argument?
3 reasons
It was difficult for the researcher to gather rain data for her study because the rain pattern was so erratic.
Erratic: not regular or consistent.
What is NOT a good topic for an argumentative essay?
Any opinionated topic
What are examples of online/internet sources?
Statistics, websites, social media, TV, news apps
Where did the two Wes Moores grow up?
Baltimore
What can you use to write your thesis?
Your 3 reasons
The signature was so illegible that he didn’t know whether it was forged or just messy writing.
Illegible: not clear enough to read
What is the point of an argumentative essay?
To get your reader to agree with your point by the end of it.
Newspapers, books, experts
Where did the other Wes Moore meet his father?
On a visit, at his grandmother’s house
What specific paragraph does an argumentative essay include?
The counter argument paragraph
Use "dilemma" in a sentence
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Is this an opinion or an argument: Hurricane Katrina was the most destructive hurricane.
An argument.
A student uses Wikipedia and The New York Times in their essay. Is that essay academic or is it not?
It is not because of Wikipedia.
What is the story of how (the author) Wes Moore's father died?
He felt sick, went to the hospital, they sent him home, and he died at home.
What are the parts of an introduction?
Hook, background information, thesis
Use "relinquish" in a sentence.
Answers vary.
Is this an opinion or an argument:Cheetahs are the best and fastest animals in the world.
The fact is that cheetahs are the fastest animal.
The opinion is that they are the best.
apnews.com, usda.gov, cancer.org, psychologytoday.com, warnerbros.com, apa.org
Why did his mother get so mad when Wes hit his sister?
Because his mother had been abused by her first partner (the father of her first child, Wes's sister)