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A student writes, “Pride is a very important topic that many people think about.” What is the main problem with this hook?

It is too general and does not create tension or interest for the reader.

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Why might a writer include a counterargument before the claim?

To acknowledge another point of view before showing why the main argument is stronger.

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What is the most important reason to master the prompt before writing?

It helps the writer understand exactly what must be argued and proven.

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Why do students explain their quote to a partner before writing?

Saying it out loud helps them check whether the quote really proves the claim.

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What is the main job of a hook in an introduction?

To pull the reader in and make them want to keep reading.

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What is the best reason to write the introduction after the body paragraphs?

The body paragraphs help the writer know what argument has actually been proven.

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How can a writer is pair evidence and explanation correctly?

The writer gives a quote and explains how it reveals pride and its consequences.

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In the If/Then/So structure, what should the IF part do?

State what the author shows through the evidence.

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Why should the characters usually stay out of the claim and go in the body paragraphs instead?

Because the claim should state the writer’s argument, while the characters are used as evidence to prove it.

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How can a writer tell whether a body paragraph is proving the claim instead of just telling the story?

The paragraph explains how the evidence supports the argument.

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What is the best way to choose evidence for an argumentative essay?

Choose a quote that directly proves the claim, not just a moment that is exciting.

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What is the job of the THEN part in If/Then/So?

Explain what the evidence means.

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What must be true about the claim in the introduction?

It should match the argument the body paragraphs actually prove.

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