11 questions
What is a claim?
an opinion that states something to be true
a fact from multiple pieces of research
a way to hook your reader
a jury's statement
What is a thesis statement?
a sentence that hooks the reader and it's the first sentence of the introduction
a sentence that argues the other side's main claim or argument
a sentence that states your main claim; it is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph
a sentence that states your main claim; it is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph
Which of the following is NOT true of a topic sentence?
First sentence of a body paragraph
Summarizes the main point of the paragraph
Has to hook the reader
Includes the topic of the paragraph
Which of the following best supports a claim?
Facts
Opinions
Counterclaims
Relevant and credible facts
What does it mean to paraphrase?
Summarize a fact in your own words
Repeat a quote from research
State your own opinion
Plagiarism
What is a counterclaim?
The main argument
An opposing argument that argues the opposite of the claim
An argument that has lots of research and facts to support it
An expert's opinion on a specific subject
What does author's tone mean?
The type of sound that is made
The facts that an author provides
The author's attitude
The way an author persuades the reader
Which of the following is NOT a transition?
First,
In addition,
After,
In conclusion,
Which of the following is NOT part of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Introduce the topic
Thesis
Counterclaim
Which of the following is NOT part of a conclusion paragraph?
Restate the thesis
Tell the reader what to do next
Make the reader think or smile
Counterclaim
How many supporting details should each body paragraph have?
1
2-3
3-4
As many facts as you can