1. Objective: Plan and write 3 clear and cohesive body paragraphs that fully & logically defend my claim. With your team, discuss: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
What does the word “cohesive” mean?
What’s a counterclaim?
What’s the 1st step to writing a body paragraph?
What’s the 2nd step to writing a body paragraph?
What’s the 3rd step to writing a body paragraph?
What’s the 4th step to writing a body paragraph?
What’s the 5th step to writing a body paragraph?
What should be avoided in the body?
“Cohesive” means it all “sticks” together.
Counter-claims addresses an idea that is the opposite of your claim. It strengthens your claim.
Begin with a transition.
Write your first reason.
Give some background about the part of the story you’re about to address in the evidence.
This is called a frame.
Provide evidence that supports your reason.
Elaborate by explaining how this evidence supports your reason.
DON’T:
* summarize the text
One reason why. . .
An example of. . .
Furthermore. . .
Cite it.
* It can be argued that…
* Some might say that…