Introduction
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background, Thesis Statement.
What does SPAT stand for?
Subject, Purpose, Audience, Task.
List three 8th grade appropriate transition words.
Furthermore, In addition to my previous point, Moreover, etc.
Where does a counterclaim go in an essay?
After body paragraphs, before conclusion. 5th paragraph.
How can we determine if a source is credible?
Looking at the domain suffix, up to date, few grammar and spelling errors, etc.
What is the purpose of including background information?
To inform your audience about the topic and give them any information they need to know to understand the essay.
What sentence is the most important sentence of your essay and is the only thing that should be written all the way out in your outline?
Thesis Statement
You MUST include at least how many pieces of evidence in EACH body paragraph?
at least two
What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
To address the opposing side and prove them wrong.
What does plagiarism mean?
Taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own.
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Claim + 3 Reasons
List the parts of an outline (for an argumentative essay) in order.
(Remember your Jenga blocks...)
SPAT (Unpack the Prompt), Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, Counterclaim, Conclusion.
What must you write after EACH piece of evidence?
At least two sentences of explanation.
What is a "Setting 'Em Up" sentence starter that you could begin your counterclaim with?
Some may say, Critics may argue, Many people think...
Correct the following quote sandwich.
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" (Poe)
A famous poet states, "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" (Poe).
What should be in the VERY last sentence of your introduction?
Thesis Statement
What sentence in your body paragraphs introduces your reason and what you will be talking about?
Topic Sentence
What should ALWAYS come before a quote (besides quotation marks...)?
Lead-in. According to... The text states... Source 1 argues...
What is a "Knocking 'Em Down" sentence starter that you could use to smack the other side down?
But, However, Though this may be true in some way...
How can we avoid plagiarism?
Citing our sources, using quotation marks, giving credit where credit is due.
List three 8th grade appropriate hooks.
Quote, Unexpected Statement, Anecdote, Controversial Statement, Kidding Around.
How long should it take you to complete a SPAT outline?
About 15 minutes
In your conclusion paragraph, what is a Call to Action?
You tell your audience what terrible things will happen if they don't do what you want them to do.
After you set up your audience and then knock them down, you need to provide _________ to support your side.
Evidence
List two different types of commentary we can use to improve our essays.
Personal Experience, Opinion, Analysis, Reflection, Insight, Feelings, Evaluate, Explanation.