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Argumentative
CUB/TAP
Informative
PEEL
Other
100
A writer's position on an issue or problem.
What is a claim?
100
What are some strategies you can use to unpack a prompt?
CUB and TAP
100
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To give information on a specific topic.
100
What does the P in PEEL stand for?
Point
100
What is it called when you provide evidence that is pulled directly from the source?
Direct quotes
200
The opposing viewpoint on a topic or issue.
What is a counter claim?
200
What do you circle when using the CUB strategy?
The writing mode
200
Also known as the central or main idea, this helps the reader understand your purpose for writing the essay.
Controlling idea
200
What does the E stand for in PEEL?
Evidence
200
What is it called when you put an author's idea(s) in your own words?
Paraphrasing
300
A disagreement between two or more people.
What is an argument?
300
What do you box when using the CUB strategy?
key words
300
Where would you include the controlling idea in your essay?
Introduction and conclusion
300
What is called when you connect your elaboration to your next point?
Link
300
True or False. It is acceptable to use personal pronouns in an academic essay.
False
400
What is the counterclaim to the following statement? Hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution.
Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation should focus on building and encouraging use of mass transit systems.
400
What does the T in TAP stand for?
task
400
What is another name for informative writing?
Expository/Explanatory writing
400
What is the part of PEEL that shows original thought?
Elaboration
400
True or False. An editorial is an article that presents the opinion of the writer.
True
500
What are some sentence starters you can use when addressing the counterclaim in your essay?
Critics argue that... Some may say that... A common argument against this position is...but...
500
What does the A in TAP stand for?
audience
500
True or False. An informative essay includes a counter claim.
False
500
When providing evidence, you must acknowledge where you found your information. What is this called?
Citation
500
How many categories are there on the FSA writing rubric? *Bonus: Name one category
Three 1. Purpose, Focus, and Organization 2. Evidence and Elaboration 3. Conventions of Standard English