Writing Tips & Essay Structure

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What should you always do when writing an argumentative essay?

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Acknowledge and address counterargument(s)

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Where can we find the 'thesis statement' in an essay?

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Last sentence of the introduction

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What is an anecdote?

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is the 'counterargument' of an essay?

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An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward.

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Where can we find the 'restated thesis statement' in an essay?

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1st sentence of the conclusion.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main idea or argument of the essay.

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What is the introduction of an essay?

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The first paragraph that introduces the topic and includes the thesis statement.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What are supporting arguments?

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Reasons and evidence that support the thesis statement.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay.