Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Today you will read part II of the story "Rikki-tikki-tavi" in The Language of Literature book (link to listen), pages 128-134 and answer the comprehension questions.

Students who have not finished the first body paragraph need to complete it:

Template:

Baby thesis, evidence, reasoning, evidence, reasoning, bridge.

Baby thesis:  ____________ was a remarkable (synonym) Mayan achievement because it was criteria.

Evidence:  In the excerpt/map in Document A/B/C/D, it states/shows, "_________________."

Reasoning:  This proves/means that ____________.

2nd evidence:  In addition, the excerpt/map in Document A/B/C/D, it states/shows, "_________________."

Reasoning:  This proves/means that _________.

Bridge:  Another reason your Mayan achievement was remarkable (synonym) was because it was 2nd criteria.

Let's focus on how you make the counterargument:

Introduce the Opposing Argument

The writer summarizes the opposition's viewpoint openly and honestly.
 Ignoring the opposition is futile in that the audience is aware of the
opposing arguments and will doubt the credibility of a presentation that
chooses to ignore the opposition rather than deal with it.

Ways writers can begin:

Some historians claim. . .

It is often argued that...

It is true that...

Opposing views claim...

And the turnback:

Counter the Argument

Introduce the turnback of the concession argument. The writer refutes
the opposition's claims showing they are incorrect or inconsequential--
not a real problem.

Ways writers can begin:

Nevertheless,

However,

On the other hand,

But...

And a strong statement:

Last sentence of the Counterargument

The final sentence of the counterargument is a strong statement. The writer ends the essay with a
strong statement to show the reader the obvious interpretation of
the facts .

Ways writers can begin:

It is obvious that. . .

There can be no doubt that. . .

The evidence is undeniable and . . .