Exit Ticket 10/8

Which of the following is NOT a step of writing an argumentative essay?

• Present argument logically.

• Taking a position.

• Gathering evidence.

• Ask other people if they agree.

Answer explanation

Asking if other people agree might help you decide on a position, but it is not technically a step to writing an argumentative essay!

What is the formula for a successful argumentative essay discussed in class?

• Forming Opinion + Supporting Opinion = Successful Essay

• Bad essay = good essay

• Claim + evidence + analysis + rap it up = body paragraph

• Karen Russell + me = opinions on "St. Lucy's."

Answer explanation

Forming and supporting an opinion is the simple formula for a successful argument! It's that simple!

Is the content your essay discusses the whole text or one stage?

• Whole text!

• One stage!

Answer explanation

PLEASE don't write your essay about the whole text! It will make us all sad!

Good evidence is sufficient, __________________, and credible.

Answer explanation

Good evidence is RELEVANT!

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In your own words, what do you have to write your essay about?