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.
During partner talk, what should the listener mainly check?
Whether the evidence actually proves the claim the writer is making.
In the If/Then/So structure, what should the IF part do?
State what the author shows through the evidence.
What should the context sentence in the introduction do?
Name both texts and connect them to the writer’s argument.
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.
What should the SO part be mostly about?
How the evidence proves the overall claim about people, not just the character.
How can a writer is pair evidence and explanation correctly?
The writer gives a quote and explains how it reveals pride and its consequences.
What is the job of the THEN part in If/Then/So?
Explain what the evidence means.
Give us your strongest claim for the essay question “Are humans destroyed by their pride?”
Pride destroys humans because it makes them think they know better than others and leads to serious consequences.
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.
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.
Why should a writer make a claim before choosing evidence?
Because the claim tells the writer what they are trying to prove with their evidence.
What is the purpose of the context sentence in a body paragraph?
It sets up what was happening before the quote so the evidence makes sense.
Why might a writer include a counterargument before the claim?
To acknowledge another point of view before showing why the main argument is stronger.
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.
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.
What is the most important reason to master the prompt before writing?
It helps the writer understand exactly what must be argued and proven.
A writer chooses a quote that only tells what happened in the story. What is the problem?
The quote retells the plot instead of proving the claim.
What is the main job of a hook in an introduction?
To pull the reader in and make them want to keep reading.
What must be true about the claim in the introduction?
It should match the argument the body paragraphs actually prove.