Hatchet S2 L5

It helps maintain the flow of ideas and strengthens arguments.

It makes the essay longer without adding value.

It allows you to avoid forming your own opinions.

It is required by most teachers, regardless of relevance.

Is the claim clearly stated?

Does the claim communicate your opinion or conclusion about the texts?

Is the claim based on evidence you gathered from the texts?

Is the claim supported by a summary of the text?

A summary of the chapters

Evidence from the texts

Personal opinions

Predictions about the ending

Write a topic sentence that identifies the claim.

Integrate the evidence through direct quotation or paraphrase.

Write two to three sentences to explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Ignore revisions and edits after writing the paragraph.

It makes your writing longer

It shows you read the text

It strengthens your arguments and explanations

It replaces your own ideas