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8th Grade Key Terms
Kroesch
2018-2019Slide2
Essential Question
An essential question frames a unit of study as a problem to be explored by the writer
It gives direction to research AND writing
Beginning with one will help YOU be efficient
A good essential question has many areas of exploration
Example: What makes a good school?
The author first has to define “good”
They can use several different criteria for defining thisSlide3
Essential Question Continued
Essential questions do more than present a fact
Good questions invite the reader to look over the information and make a statement about it
Example: Can comic book be used for more than entertainment
Research: Student Engagement
Research: Comic book lexicon
Research: Pop Culture Roles
Research: Heroes journey in literature
Research: Existing classes that use comicsSlide4
Claim
Your
claim
is an opinion generated about the topic using your essential question
Your opinion should be one that can be defended with research
A strong essential question will not have an obvious “right”
claim
Example: While nutritiously beneficial, the quality of school lunches are a negative to students’ experienceSlide5
Counter-Claim
Your essential question should have room for a
counter-claim
A
counter-claim
is a differing opinion about your subject that can also be argued with research
By presenting the
counter-claim
and refuting it, you make your own stance stronger
Example: School lunches do not need to be enjoyable, they are made with the limited resources of the school, and so, are acceptable as they are