unit 9 test

[A]2) Point-by-Point (Marble Cake)

- Argument 1 & argument 2 and how they handle point 1 [similar or different] -Argument 1 & argument 2 and how they handle point 2 [similar or different]

[A] 1) Block Method (Layer Cake)

- Argument 1 position on point 1 - Argument 2 (opposition) on point 1 - Argument 1 position on point 2 - Argument 2 (opposition) on point 2

[SOL]2) Point-by-Point (Marble Cake)

- Piece 1 & 2 and how they address point 1 [similar or different] - Piece 1 & 2 and how they address point 2 [similar or different]

[SOL]1) Block Method (Layer Cake)

- Piece 1 and how it addresses point 1 - Piece 2 and how it addresses point 1 - Piece 1 and how it addresses point 2 - Piece 2 and how it addresses point 2

1) In-text (also called "parenthetical citations")

- These are abbreviated citations for quotes and paraphrases you use in the body of your essay.- These appear at the point of the quote/paraphrase within the text.

2) Works Cited

- This is the detailed listing of all the sources you use in your essay. Works Cited is a separate page at the end of your essay.

Persuasive Essay - Topic and Thesis

- Your topic must be debatable (there must be at least two sides) - Take a side and clearly state your position. - Your thesis statement will be stronger if you can back it up by other sources outside of your own opinion. -Make sure your thesis statement is a "statement" - not a question. - Place your thesis statement in the introduction paragraph of your persuasive essay. - Typically a thesis statement is placed in the later part of the introduction paragraph. This is the matter of style, but the closer it is to the body paragraphs, the better the transition into the body paragraphs that are supporting the thesis.

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement on the topic of eliminating testing in schools?

B. Exams show students' ability to take tests instead of their knowledge, so we should eliminate exams.

What is the function of the following sentence (highlighted) in the sample persuasive essay body paragraph? Consider it this way: preparation is the key to good teaching; coaching responsibilities strip teachers of preparation time; how can teachers teach effectively without time?

B. This is part of the rebuttal to the counterargument.

Claim

Essentially by placing such an emphasis on sport in schools, we create an expectation that teachers can and should be coaches. However, the skills of a teacher are diminished when the demands of coaching are added to teachers' plates.

- Reiterate the controversy

Many may suggest that sports keep students engaged in learning, that sports force students who want to play to be academically involved.

Emphasize your position

No, the time-honored tradition of sport and school is no longer viable. Schools in America have fallen too far behind to be able to sustain any level of success while hiring teachers who are either bogged down by coaching, or simply incapable of teaching while being highly capable of coaching. The priorities of schools must be to teach students skills, ones that don't involve a bat and a ball.

Rebuttel

but it seems tha tthis argument is DOA.

Data

the evidence that supports your claim.

Persuasive Essay - Introduction

1- Building the context gives important background information and establishes the reason for the controversy. 2- Introducing the controversy tells what the real controversy is, what people are debating. 3- Providing a thesis statement clearly states your position.

Which method of organization is Example #4 using for a literary analysis of two poems?

B. block method

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement for a persuasive essay on the topic of the best U.S. President?

D. Kennedy was the best U.S. president based on some time-proven reasons.

Counterargument

many will argue that this is not the case, that good teachers and coaches can balance

When we are comparing or contrasting works of literature -- or sides in an argument -- there are two effective ways to organize our writing:

1) Block Method (Layer cake) 2) Point-by-point (Marble cake)

Which sentence is part of introducing the context or topic in this sample persuasive essay introduction?

A. American culture is obsessed with sports.

Which method of organization is Example #8 using for a literary analysis of two poems?

A. point-by-point method

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive conclusion? Many may suggest that sports keep students engaged in learning, that sports force students who want to play to be academically involved.

A. reiterate the controversy

Controversy

And at its most basic level this is true, but this obsession with sport is increasingly becoming a distraction to the most vulnerable of people: our youth. The schools that are tasked with teaching these youths are unfortunately encouraging such obsession. The marriage between school and sport is undeniable and untenable

Thesis statement

As a society, we need to divorce school from sport permanently. No longer should our schools be a breeding ground for athletes, but should rather become a true center of learning and education.

Which sentence is part of introducing the controversy in this sample persuasive essay introduction?

B. As a result of this phenomenon, studies have emerged showing both positive and negative effects.

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement on the topic of travel to other planets?

B. We must include travel to other planets in our space program to build science and human experience.

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive conclusion? Many may suggest that sports keep students engaged in learning, that sports force students who want to play to be academically involved.

B. address the counterarguments

Which method of organization is Example #1 using for a persuasive response?

B. block method

Which sentence is part of the thesis statement in this sample persuasive essay introduction?

C. As a society, we need to divorce school from sport permanently.

Effective body paragraphs for persuasive essays contain the following conceptual structure:

C. Claim, data, warrant

In addition to building a context for the controversy (telling "why" there is a controversy), the persuasive essay introduction paragraph should do which of the following?

C. Introduce the controversy -- tell your readers "what" the controversy is

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement on the topic of year-round school?

C. School should be year-round to increase effectiveness and diminish years spent educating students.

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive essay body paragraph? Often times, this conflict requires the teacher to pick between the duties of a coach and those of a teacher.

C. This is a piece of evidence or data.

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive essay body paragraph? How is that fair to students?

C. This is part of the warrant explaining the data.

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement on the topic of global warming?

C. Using hydrogen as an energy resource could help solve some of the global warming problems.

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive conclusion?And the requirements to play are always so pathetic anyway.

C. address the counterargument

Which method of organization is Example #3 using for a literary analysis of two poems?

D

Which of the following would make a good thesis statement for a persuasive essay on the topic of teens needing to limit cell phone use?

D. Teens should put down their cellphones and have some non-digital face-to-face time every day.

What is the function of the following sentence in the sample persuasive body paragraph?Yet, it isn't just the messages we send to kids that are damaging.

D. transitional sentence

Claim - why you believe your thesis is valid. The claim always comes first in the body paragraph, and there is only one claim per body paragraph. The claim supports the thesis from your introduction paragraph.

Data - the evidence that supports your claim.

The components of your persuasive essay conclusion need to include which of the following?

Reiterate the controversy- breafly Address the counterarguments one more time- Emphasize your position

Persuasive Essay - Citations and Quotations

The need for citationsWhen you include research in your writing, you must give credit by including citations in

- Address the counterargument if a question comes up abt our youth its eyp

This is sometimes the case. But yet again it sends the wrong message: learning is merely a vehicle to playing. Is that what education is about? And the requirements to play are always so pathetic anyway. Pass most of your classes. Is that all we expect of our youth?

Which method of organization is Example #2 using for a persuasive response?

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According to the sample works cited page, which of the following author's text was published as an entire book (not just an article or a report in a Journal or a Quarterly)?

carl

Which method of organization is Example #7 using for a literary analysis of two poems?

point by point

What are two good ways to organize the data and warrants in your body paragraphs?

sandwich

Warrant

the explanation of the data that shows how it proves your claim. You must explain your data so readers see how your data supports your thesis

Claim

why you believe your thesis is valid. The claim always comes first in the body paragraph, and there is only one claim per body paragraph. The claim supports the thesis from your introduction paragraph