Share 3 Techniques to Make Your Writing a Top Hit
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What are the 3 main strategies taught in this lesson to turn argumentative writing into a chart-topping hit?
1. Hooking your reader 2. Addressing a counterclaim 3. Ending with a strong conclusion
Why is an introduction hook compared to the opening beat of a song?
If it is boring the reader might stop before hearing your ideas
What are the three hook strategies mentioned in the lesson?
Ask a question or share a quote or tell a mini-story
In the lesson warm-up which opening grabbed more attention?
Using the Anne Lamott quote about rest
What type of hook is this: Have you ever felt like your weekend disappeared because of homework?
Ask a question
What type of hook is this: Imagine looking forward to a relaxing weekend...
Tell a mini-story
In Lily's essay activity which option was NOT an effective hook?
Option C because it gave plain facts without a hook
What is an opposing opinion or alternate viewpoint in an argument called?
A counterclaim
Addressing a counterclaim is compared to what musical action?
Responding to a diss track
What transition phrases can you use to introduce a counterclaim?
Some people say or Opponents argue or Others believe
What transition words can you use right after introducing a counterclaim?
But or However or While this may be true
What do you call explaining why a counterclaim is weak and why your opinion is stronger?
A rebuttal or refuting the counterclaim
In the example text how is the counterclaim Homework helps students stay on track refuted?
Students already work plenty during the week so a break will not make them fall behind
What two things should be included in a strong conclusion?
Restating your opinion and ending with a call to action
What is a call to action?
An inspirational message that makes readers take action
How does the lesson describe ending with a super strong conclusion?
Dropping the mic!
