Arguments
Claim =
What is topic+opinoin+reason 1+reason 2
In an explanatory (or argumentative) paper, this is the first sentence in your introduction
What is a hook?
Identify the problem in this sentence.
the dog went to the park.
CAPITALIZE!!!
This is two characters talking.
The strategy you use to determine the meaning of a word or phrase.
What are context clues.
This is the opposite of the claim.
What is counterclaim.
In an explanatory paper, this is the last sentence of your introduction.
What is a thesis statement? (Topic+reasons)
Identify where the comma goes (Bonus points if you can identify the type of sentence)
Because I was running late I did not have coffee.
Because I was running late, I did not have coffee.
This is a theme
What is a life-lesson or hidden message in the story?
A dystopia is
a totalitarian government. Citizens sacrifice freedom for "safety".
This is arguing why the counterclaim is wrong and you are right.
What is rebuttal.
Provide TWO transition words to introduce evidence. (*Hint think timed write paragraphs)
For example, In addition, Furthermore...etc
Revise the dangling modifier below:
After walking for hours, the car looked wonderful.
While watching a classic film, I(or other noun) find commercials irritating.
Character thoughts and actions, Setting, Dialogue, Plot (must say 2)
These are character traits for Katniss Everdeen.
What are independent, brave, strong, loyal...etc
Create a counterclaim for this statement:
All schools should not have a dress code.
Some people/ others may say schools have a dress code because builds a community.
This is what TQEEQEE stands for
What is topic sentence, Quote, Explain, Explain, Quote, Explain, Explain
FANBOYS STANDS FOR
Identify the mood in the paragraph below:
The park was abandoned when she saw it. So abandoned that she could hear her head pound, like little hands clamoring to escape prison. On a nearby bench, she saw an afternoon paper—the crossword halfway complete—and she sat next to it, grateful for its lifeless company. The wind blew and sent the leaves swirling and brushing up against her boney, exposed ankles. She tightened the scarf around her neck and pulled it up so that her mouth was covered, looked at her watch, and waited. Waited. Waited. It was evening when she finally saw him through the harsh darkness
Chilling, isolating, unsteady, unsafe, weary...etc
This is MLA format.
For example, "quote"(p.5).
Author X states, "quote"(p.4).
For example "quote" (Source 1).
Create a counterclaim AND rebuttal for the following claim:
All students should be allowed cellphones at school
Some people may say students should not have cellphones at school because....;however, this is wrong because...
This is the the purpose of the last paragraph. (State the name and purpose)
What is a conclusion? What is to remind the reader the point and why it matters/why the reader should care?
Create a compound sentence using FANBOYS.
Must be two complete sentences put together with a comma.
In narrative writing, these are used to help your reader create an image in their head.
What are sensory details/ the 5 senses described.
These are the three parts of an introduction for argumentative and explanatory writing.
Hook , Background, Claim&Thesis statement