What are the first few sentences of the introduction called that sets the stage for the thesis?
Background information/Contextualization
How many body paragraphs (NOT INCLUDING COUNTERCLAIM) should there be?
At least 2
How many counterclaims are required?
1
What should be the first sentence of your conclusion paragraph?
A restated thesis statement
Describe the Domino Theory
If one country falls to communism, so will the surrounding countries
Where does your thesis go in your introduction paragraph?
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph
How do you start your body paragraph?
With a topic sentence
What follows up a counterclaim
A rebuttal: dismantling the counterclaim and reasserting why your claim prevails
Do you bring up new information in your conclusion paragraph
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Was Fidel Castro communist or capitalist?
Communist
What kind of thesis is required for the RST?
Split-claim thesis
What method adequately integrates evidence?
the ACE method
Where is your counterclaim TYPICALLY located?
The final body paragraph. The last paragraph before the conclusion.
What is the purpose of your conclusion paragraph?
To wrap up all the information presented and restate your claim
Why were people against the Vietnam War? 3 reasons needed
1. It could start WWIII
2. It takes away funding from social programs like the Great Society
3. A country being communist isn't enough of a reason to start a war
4. This is not a clear-cut winnable war
5. It would be hard to extract our troops from the war
How many sentences MINIMUM should your introduction paragraph be?
4 sentences
What goes at the end of each body paragraph?
A transition sentence
How many sentences should the counterclaim paragraph be- MINIMUM.
4 sentences
How many FULL sentences should your conclusion be - MINIMUM
Three FULL sentences minimum
East
What makes a split-claim thesis statement different than a regular one?
It includes a counterclaim and rebuttal
How many points/arguments should be made in one body paragraph?
One point/argument
What would be a counterclaim for "Agent Orange was ethical because it helped Americans fight against the enemy"
"Although Agent Orange helped Americans fight the enemy, it was unethical because it harmed US troops and destroyed the surrounding enviornment"
What do you end your conclusion with?
A hook/rhetorical question relating to thesis
Describe the Geneva Accords
Split Vietnam at the 17th parallel, divided Vietnam into two sections: North and South. And planned a future election for Vietnamese to decide what government/leader they'd have.