Informative &

Different parts of an Thesis statements
Argumentative essay
Essays
Intro – Includes hook, tie
in 1 and 2 and thesis
1st body - I, C, E, C, E, J
2nd body – I, C, E, C, E, J
Conclusion - restate thesis,
tie back, closing statement
Formula for an opposing/counterclaim Transitions words and Justifier transitions
S; SC,S
S = Opposing claim = state the other side only
one sentence. This is the argument against
your paper's thesis.
Types of hooks
Standard Argumentative ~ Words from the
prompt because/by reasons 1 and 2.
Standard Informative ~ Words from the
prompt connecting word explanation.
Implied ~ LB,S or Left branch, sentence
Transitions: Initially, Additionally, Also,
Equally important, All in all, Furthermore,
Without a doubt
Justifiers: Indeed, Clearly, Of course,
Obviously, Thus
Acronym for a body paragraph
Question, riddle, anecdote, statistic,
I – Introduce
literary element, or a quote. C - Cite
Informative must be related to the E – Elaborate
essay. No Word association game. C - Cite
Argumentative must be unrelated E - Elaborate
to the essay. Word association J – Justifier sentence
game to find a new hook.
5 rules for quoting citations 5 Favorite/general quotes and
5 sayings
Love is when the other person’s happiness is more
Every quote must have a lead in important than
your own. - H . Jackson Brown, Jr.
2. Commas or colons must be used to
The most important thing in the world is family and love. – John
introduce direct quote Wooden
3. Parenthesis go after quotation marks and
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. – William
Shakespeare
before the end mark and contain the author A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than
you love yourself. – Josh Billings
of the quote and the page number If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?
4. If no author name is available use a – Lily Tomlin
Everything you can imagine is real. – Pablo Picasso
shortened title and use quotes to cite an Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
– Leonardo da Vinci
article Whatever you do, do it well. – Walt Disney
5. If a part of the text is left out use an ellipse What we think, we become. – Buddha
to signal is (…)