A claim is ______________________________.

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

Scientific data that supports the claim

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

Not vital when using an argument

Reasoning is __________________.

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

Scientific data that supports the claim

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

California is the best state in the USA.

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

What is included in the introduction of an argumentative essay? (Make sure it's in the correct order)

Attention Grabber, Background Information, Thesis

Thesis, Background Information, Attention Grabber

Attention Grabber, Conclusion, Topic Sentence

Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration

When you are elaborating on a piece of evidence , what are you doing?

explaining to the reader why the piece of evidence is important and how it connects to the claim

giving your reader another example from the text

drawing a picture that represents the text

explaining to the reader why the title of the text is important

Why is it important to include evidence in your essay?

Provides examples to the reader

Clarifies what the author is trying to say

Guides the reader as to what will be in the rest of the essay

Why is the thesis statement important?

It guides the reader in what is to come in the essay

It grabs the attention of the reader

What does it mean for evidence to be relevant ?

It is related to the to the topic or claim

There is at least 2 pieces of it

Why is it important to give background information about the topic in the introduction of the essay?

It allows the reader to better understand the topic

It states what side of the argument the essay will be on

States the opposite side of the argument the essay will be on

When writing a body paragraph , you are asked to give an elaboration , what are you supposed to do?

explain and describe to the reader the piece of evidence that is listed before it

wrap up the paragraph by restating the topic sentence

What should your last (conclusion) sentence state in your body paragraph?

the title and author of the text

words or phrase that provide connections between ideas

arrangement of ideas, evidence, and elaboration in a logical order

fact that supports your claim, presented to persuade reader and used with powerful arguments

adding more detail to support claim and connect evidence to it

The purpose of an ELABORATION is to explain ALL of the following about your evidence EXCEPT...?

Paraphrase/put it in simpler words

Reasons 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3, are developed or expanded upon in which three paragraphs?

Introduction, Body 1, and Body 3

Background Info, Body 2, and Body 3

Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

Which is NOT an acceptable source?

An Expert or Specialist on the topic

A hook grabs the reader's attention.

A hook is the main idea of an essay.

The hook explains what each paragraph is about.

Evidence and Elaboration

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