Argumentative Essay: How To

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What is the “subject” in the prompt?
The topic you must discuss.
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What is the “argument” in the prompt?
The position you must defend or refute.
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Why underline subject and argument?
They define your entire essay direction.
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What do prompt documents provide?
Required evidence sources.
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What is a thesis?
Claim + preview of evidence.
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Where should the thesis go?
Intro or conclusion.
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What makes a strong thesis?
Clear claim + specific evidence roadmap.
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What does a weak thesis lack?
Clear argument or evidence.
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Why brain-dump evidence first?
To generate supporting examples quickly.
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How many evidence pieces are ideal?
At least 2–3.
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What must at least one evidence be?
From prompt-supplied documents.
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What kind of evidence is best?
Specific historical/political examples.
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Why avoid vague evidence?
It won’t earn points.
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How many points is evidence worth?
0–3 points.
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What earns 0 evidence points?
Irrelevant or vague evidence.
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What earns 1 point evidence?
One relevant example.
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What earns 2 points evidence?
Evidence tied to thesis.
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What earns 3 points evidence?
Two strong pieces + one from docs.
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What does N-E-A stand for?
Name, Explain, Analyze.
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What is “Name”?
Identify the evidence.
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What is “Explain”?
Describe what it is.
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What is “Analyze”?
Show how it supports thesis.
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Why is reasoning required?
To connect evidence to argument.
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What is alternate perspective?
Opposing viewpoint + rebuttal.
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Why include counterargument?
To show deeper analysis.
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What makes a strong rebuttal?
Explains why your argument wins.
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What are the 6 rubric categories?
Thesis, evidence, reasoning, counter, etc.
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How many total points?
6 points.
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Suggested time for essay?
About 40 minutes.
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First step in writing essay?
Read and mark prompt.
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Second step?
Plan evidence.
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Third step?
Write thesis.
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Fourth step?
Write evidence + reasoning.
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Final step?
Add counterargument.
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What gets easy points fast?
Clear thesis + structured evidence.
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Biggest mistake students make?
Vague evidence without analysis.
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What separates 3/6 from 5–6/6?
Strong reasoning + doc evidence use.