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Think about why people might like stories. For example, some people might like stories for entertainment. Other people might like stories because they want to learn new things about the world and its people. Write an essay for your teacher that explains why people might like stories. Be sure to use details and examples to support your ideas.  \n\n| Idea/reason \\#1\u003Cbr>TOPIC SENTENCE Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Anecdotes Facts\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS | Idea/reason \\#2 Relational transition to idea \\#2 included in the TOPIC SENTENCE Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Anecdotes Facts\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS | Idea/reason \\#3 Relational transition to idea \\#3 Included in the\u003Cbr>TOPIC SENTENCE Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Anecdotes Facts\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nINFORMATIVE / EXPLANATORY ESSAY: ELEMENTS  \nPARAGRAPH \\#1: INTRODUCTION  \nHook: Engage the reader Bridge sentences: Connect hook to thesis  \nThesis statement: Using key words from the prompt, craft a clear thesis/focus statement, which includes a “preview” of three ideas/reasons to  \nbe developed  \nBODY PARAGRAPHS \\#2, 3, AND 4  \nPARAGRAPH \\#5: CONCLUSION  \nRestatement of thesis  \nInsight  \nFull circle/ connection to the larger world  \nGrade 7  \nSample argumentative prompt: Some people believe that the age of the printed book should come to an end. Many people now download books to electronic devices. Some libraries even have these devices for their users to check out.  \nWrite an argumentative essay for your teacher supporting your claim about whether electronic devices should replace printed books. Be sure to use reasons and evidence to develop your argument.  \nARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: ELEMENTS  \nPARAGRAPH \\# 1: INTRODUCTION  \nHook: Engage the reader Bridge sentences: Connect hook to thesis  \nThesis statement/claim: Using key words from the prompt, craft a clear claim/thesis, which includes a “preview” of three ideas/reasons to  \nbe developed  \n\n| Reason \\#1\u003Cbr>TOPIC SENTENCE\u003Cbr>Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Facts Anecdotes\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions.\u003Cbr>COUNTERCLAIM\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS | Reason \\#2 Relational transition to reason \\#1 included in the\u003Cbr>TOPIC SENTENCE\u003Cbr>Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Facts Anecdotes\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions.\u003Cbr>COUNTERCLAIM\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS | Reason \\#3\u003Cbr>(strongest reason) Relational transition to reason\u003Cbr>\\#1 included in the TOPIC SENTENCE\u003Cbr>Support and elaboration:\u003Cbr>Details Explanation\u003Cbr>Examples Facts Anecdotes\u003Cbr>Use precise language and varied sentence structure, all connected by transitions.\u003Cbr>CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT CONNECTS TO THESIS |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nBODY PARAGRAPHS \\# 2, 3, AND 4  \nPARAGRAPH \\# 5: CONCLUSION  \nRestatement of thesis/claim  \nInsight  \nFull circle/connection to the larger world Call to action or response","cbCaio6NzaaS2UcR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio6NzaaS2UcR","pdf",119988,"English","# Informative/Explanatory Essay: Elements\n## Paragraph 1: Introduction\n## Body Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4\n## Paragraph 5: Conclusion\n# Argumentative Essay: Elements\n## Paragraph 1: Introduction\n## Reason Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 (with counterclaim)\n## Body Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4\n## Paragraph 5: Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What should the thesis statement include for a Grade 7 informative/explanatory essay?\",\"answer\":\"It should use key words from the prompt and clearly present a focus statement with a preview of three ideas/reasons that will be developed in the body paragraphs.\"},{\"question\":\"What paragraph elements are required in an argumentative essay introduction?\",\"answer\":\"It should include a hook to engage the reader, bridge sentences connecting the hook to the thesis/claim, and a thesis/claim statement that previews three ideas/reasons to be developed.\"},{\"question\":\"How should Grade 7 argumentative body paragraphs handle counterclaims?\",\"answer\":\"Each body paragraph includes a counterclaim, followed by a concluding sentence that connects the paragraph back to the thesis.\"}]","Grade7InfoArgumentative | PDF",1790080960]