CBL 5&6

In this class, evidence is…

• Output. The information provided to support the claim.

• Input. The analysis of that information.

• Output. The analysis of that information.

• Input. The information provided to support the claim.

In this class, what are transitions?

• Words or phrases that can be used at the beginning of a body paragraph only to start a new point

• Words or phrases that can be used anywhere within the body paragraph to connect ideas. They are all the same and can be used interchangeably

• Words or phrases that can be used at the beginning or within a body paragraph to connect ideas. They all have different purposes and are NOT one-size-fits-all

• Glasses that can be worn outside that magically become sunglasses when in the light

What is a topic sentence?

• The first sentence in a paragraph that identifies the main idea in that paragraph

• The information that gives the reader an example to support the point

• The last sentence of the paragraph, which reiterates the main point

• A store similar to “Hot Topic”

In this class, what is input?

• Opinion, analysis, and evaluation of the evidence

• Information, facts, and examples used to support the claim

• What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system

• A personal account of what occurred

In this class, what is output?

• Opinion, analysis, and evaluation of the evidence

• Information, facts, and examples used to support the claim

• The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry

• A personal account of what occurred

What must EVERY point made in an essay have to support it?

• A transition

• One brief example

• One fully explained and connected example

• Two hypothetical examples

What is NOT a key feature of a body paragraph?

• Stays focused on the thesis without digressing

• Offers evidence to support reasons

• Uses transitions to show relationships among ideas within the paragraph

• Offers personal anecdotes that support the claim

Using keywords from the essay question is a useful strategy for…

• Failing, since you can’t use the essay question IN your essay

• Establishing the focus of your essay

• Being too repetitive

• Hooking your reader’s attention

What should you do in your topic sentence? (Choose TWO!!!)

• Give an example of your point

• Clearly state your point

• Use transitions to show how your ideas relate

• Use input

Transitions are NOT…

• Allowed IN a body paragraph

• Interchangeable

• To be used in the introduction