Research-Based Essay

What is the claim?

• Grabs the reader's attention.

• Explains the topic, gives your opinion, and lists the main reasons.

• Details that support your argument.

• Explains why the other side of the argument is rational.

Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...

• Explanatory

• Informational

• Argument

• Narrative

Facts and research that support your argument

• Evidence

• Commentary

• Counterclaim

• Discredit

Proves the counterargument wrong and goes back to your original argument

• Reasons

• Commentary

• Discredit

• Claim

Grabs the reader's attention

• Discredit

• Hook

• Topic sentence

• Counterargument

Gives the OTHER side of the argument

• Reasoning

• Discredit

• Counterargument

• Evidence

What ALWAYS comes after evidence to explain it?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Counterargument

• Concluding statement

Which of the following would be a solid claim for the topic of year-round schooling?

• Year round schooling is silly because kids don't want to be in school.

• Year round schooling is great because parents get the summers off.

• Year-round schooling would be beneficial because students could learn a lot more than they usually do during the school year and also it would help them be better at math and science but some people believe it could also could be bad.

• Year-round schooling would not be beneficial because it is too expensive and children wouldn't have enough down time.

Which of the following should be included in Body Paragraph 3? (Hint: there is more than one answer)!

• Hook

• Counterarguments

• Thesis statement

• Discredit statements

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

• Restated claim/thesis statement

• Evidence

• Summary of main points in essay

• Concluding statement