Jeopardy

Beginnings

100

The three parts of an introduction are: _______________, _____________, and __________.

What is hook, background information, and thesis?

200

The three types of 'hooks' are: __________________, _______________, and _______________.

What is anecdote, quote, and statistic/fact?

300

This is referred to as __________________ for the reader. It is usually 2-3 sentences and comes after the hook and before the thesis/claim statement 

 background information 

400

This sentence is the most important sentence in your paper. It sets up your argument for the reader. It is your claim + 3 reasons

What is thesis statement?

500

Fix this thesis: "Violence on television can be harmful for children."

Answers will vary. Student response must include a claim (violence in tv isn't good for children) AND 3 reasons (examples) why.

Middle and Endings

100

This part of your essay reminds your audience/summarizes the overall paper 

conclusion  

200

These words and/or phrases help guide the reader of your paper from one idea to the next.

transitions  

300

List 5 transition words that you can use to help emphasize your point.

Additionally, furthermore, also, and ect 

400

List 3 transition words or phrases that help start off your conclusion paragraph. 

in conclusion, to summarize, overall, ect

500

name the three elements to a persuasive argument 

1. pathos

2. Ethos

3. Logos 

The "Other Side"

100

This is referred to as "reasons people disagree with your position and problems they may bring up to disprove your position"

What is the counterclaim/counterargument

200

there are two parts to a counter argument, what are they? 

counterclaim, counterargument, rebutell 

300

Why is it important to address the counterclaims in your paper

 makes your paper stronger if you can refute the other side's argument. This helps convince the reader to agree with your opinion/side. 

400

What is wrong with this student's counter-argument? Many people argue that violent video games are bad for students. They do not have any good reason to argue this. They are wrong and not to mention stupid!

They do not give any evidence that shows the counter-argument and they are not respectful of the other side's position.

500

What is wrong with this student's counter-argument? Many people argue that violent video games are good for kids. They argue that they increase team building skills and they help make kids more social. These arguments are just plain wrong.

They did not explain why the other side was wrong.

Making your point

100

This is the topic of your paper and what you are trying to convince your reader to believe is true.

 claim/opinion statement ?

200

This is the name for the details you use to support your points in the argument.

Evidence 

300

Name 1 counterclaim sentence starter and 1 rebuttal sentence starter 

counterclaim: A common counterpoint is ...,Proponents/opponents of _______ contend that...,Critics argue that...,Those who believe.... claim that...,A common argument against this position is...

rebuttal/counterargument: Others may say that... but after examining the facts....,Although some people think believe..., others understand...,What this, argument [overlooks, doesn’t consider] is...,This view seems convincing at first, but...,That is an, understandable concern; however...,This argument is wrong because...

400

what is the definition of a counter argument? 

an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. 

500

what are the two steps to a counter argument ? 

1. What is your audience thinking 

2. make a valid thought and then discredit it