Basics
A solid essay should include at least how many paragraphs
five
Where you place the introduction
the beginning of the essay
Where do you find it in an essay?
At the end of the essay
What you should do before submitting your final essay.
What is proofread/revise/edit?
How many kids does Mrs. G have?
two
You need to do this between each paragraph
use transitions
This is usually the first sentence of an introduction
hook
The purpose of the conclusion
Restate the main idea and sum up the supporting points
This is needed to prove your claim
evidence
What is my dog's name?
Daisy
The part of the essay where the author addresses the other side of the argument
counter argument or counterclaim
This is usually the last sentence in your introduction.
thesis or claim statement
It gives a sense of this at the end of your essay.
What is closure and/or completion?
What type of tone should you use in an essay?
formal
What kind of car does Mrs. G drive?
Toyota Sienna (minivan)
The purpose of writing an argumentative essay
To get the reader to consider your point of view or take specific action by using logic, facts, and evidence
The reason the thesis is important
It establishes the paper's focus, provides direction, and helps the reader understand the argument.
True or False? Your conclusion should not introduce any new information.
True
The part of the essay that refutes the counterclaim?
refutation or counterclaim or counterargument
How many more years before I can retire?
3
The parts of an argumentative essay
introduction, body paragraphs, counterargument/rebuttal, and conclusion
Ways you can hook your audience
Using quotes, rhetorical questions, facts, statistics, or true stories, etc.
Other than restating main points, what else should be included in a conclusion?
Call to action
You should never include this part of speech in a formal essay?
Personal pronouns: I, me, my, we, us, etc.
What does my husband do for a living?
owns a bakery