| A | B |
|---|
| Argumentative writing | used to make someone change their mind or think a certain way |
| counterargument | The opposite point of view |
| thesis statement | The main point of the whole essay |
| reasons | three of these to support your thesis on why people should agree with you. These will become the topic sentences of each paragraph |
| supporting evidence or facts | these are used to support your reasons |
| Introductory paragraph | This is another name for the first paragraph |
| What should the first paragraph include? | This paragraph includes the thesis statement, the three reasons why you have this opinion and a counterargument, and a restatement of the thesis |
| what should the concluding paragraph have? | restate the thesis and the three reasons, give a possible solution and effects to counterargument, restate thesis again |
| "First, Second, Third" would best be used for this | to introduce each of my three reasons |
| This type of writing is necessary to change the world | persuasive writing |
| what do examples, statistics, and opinions do? | support the facts or evidence |
| "For example, Specifically, For instance," best begin | sentences that will show examples, statistics, and expert opinions |
| the counter argument should be in what paragraph | the first paragraph |
| "In fact, Additionally, Actually" | are good transition words to introduce evidence for my reasons |
| Before writing you should | map out your ideas on paper |
| Before you turn in a paper | you should edit it and read it at least three times |
| To begin a paragraph | indent five spaces |
| introductory words like "Additionally" should be followed by | a comma |
| What should be in your introduction | background information, main claim that includes the writing prompt |
| what should be in your counterargument | state the opposite point of view and explain why it is a bad idea |
