Outline of the Essay
How are we outlining the essay in this class?
What is the thesis statement?
Explain your stance on the prompt
What is the purpose of these two paragraphs?
This includes the counterargument.
What is different about this paragraph from 1 and 2?
Summarize the main points that have been made
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
The introduction/first paragraph
Where is the thesis in the paper?
What is the purpose of the introduction?
Evidence that supports your answer
What is key information that you must include in these two paragraphs?
What is a counterargument?
"In conclusion"
What phrase should we not write while starting our conclusion?
What is the importance of outlining essays?
5 sentences
How many sentences should the introduction be?
Use Google and find any website that is reliable/not Wikipedia.
Where can you find pieces of evidence that support your stance on the topic?
Refutes the counterargument
What is a rebuttal?
Come up with any transitional word/phrase with a stronger vocabulary. ex: "The evidence supports that.."
What are good ways to start writing the conclusion?
The last sentence of the introduction
Where does the thesis go in the introduction?
Conclude your statement and transition into the next paragraph.
What should the last sentence be in each of these paragraphs?
Strengthens your viewpoints by eliminating bias
Why must we include a counterargument and a rebuttal?
Leave the reader with a strong impression and message
What is the goal of the conclusion?
Glides ideas into the next paragraph smoothly.
What are the purpose of planning transitional words?
Come up with an attention grabber.
How should you begin the introduction?
5-7 sentences.
How many sentences should these paragraphs be?
Introduce counterargument, explain the counterargument, then present the rebuttal and refute the counterargument.
How do we structure the third paragraph?
No shorter than 4 sentences
Is there a limit to how short the conclusion can be?