After stating a reason to support your claim, what should you do next?
support it with evidence
What is a claim?
an individual's opinion about a text, topic, event or idea
What are the 3 parts to an introduction?
Summary/Background, Transition, Thesis/Claim
What are these called? however, first, lastly, furthermore
transition words
What is the structure of an argumentative essay?
Introduction, body part and conclusion
Can we use new fresh information in a conclusion?
NO
What does C mean in C-E-R
CLAIM
What does R mean in C-E-R
Reasoning
Why do you use a hook at the beginning of your essay?
To gain the interest of/captivate the reader.
What is a quote?
to repeat exactly what someone else has said or written
After you finish your essay, what should you do before turning it in?
Proofread it!
What does convince mean?
To persuade or cause a person to change their mind.
Which part of the essay is this... "Imagine an ocean of milk. Would you swim in it?"
the hook
What is an argumentative essay?
A writing where the author tries to convince a reader to accept their position or opinion.
You essay should be double...
SPACED
What is a thesis statement?
The last sentence in your introduction -- where you say your claim
What should you say before you introduce a quote?
For example, for instance, in the book it says
The second and third paragraphs are known as the
body paragraphs
How long is a paragraph?
5-6 sentences
What are the 3 parts to a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, evidence, explanation/reasoning
What style and size font should your essay be in?
12 point, Times New Roman
What doe E in C-E-R mean?
Evidence
What supporting details can you use to defend your arguments?
evidence, facts, statistics, quotations
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
conclusion