english q10.3

• Genre of essay that requires student to:

• Investigate a topic

• Evaluate evidence about the topic

• Explain the topic

• _________ are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together.

• Utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

• Attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take particular action.

• (structure)

• interesting first sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

• (structure)

• give context to your argument; familiarize the reader with the context.

• (structure)

• clear, concise statement of your main argument; overall idea.

• (structure)

• reflects the main idea of the paragraph; links back to support the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• (structure)

• show how your evidence supports your argument ; build your argument.

• Excellent persuasion technique

• Targets the sensitivity of audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5