Argumentative Essay

What is the first task(s) you should complete when you receive a prompt?

• Skim the article
• Read & write the essay 
• Read & highlight

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you NOT highlight in the article included with the prompt?

• logical fallacies 
• important details
• valid points/facts
• any other important information and examples

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider both sides

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis
• develop an introduction
• outline your entire essay

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

In a body paragraph you should include

• Topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence
• topic sentence, your personal opinion on the matter, facts, and concluding sentence
• statistics, logical fallacies, rebuttal, and transition phrase

Concrete details are

• your opinions
• direct quotes from a reliable source
• grammar usage and conventions
• language development

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An argument should contain at least ____ claims/reasons; one of those claims should be used to ________ the counterclaim.

• 2; prove 
• 3; refute
• 1; discredit

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• logical reasoning
• relevant evidence
• supporting ideas
• bias opinions

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

All of the following are examples of effective transitional phrases EXCEPT

• On the other hand
• Although I believe this to be true
• Consequently
• On the contrary

The concluding statement or section should do all of the following EXCEPT

• restate the thesis
• reiterate the counterclaim
• summarize main points
• end with final comment on the topic