1. English II - APA
Day 3:
Essays

2. Review: Sentences Paragraphs Basic APA formatting
Outline of an argumentative five-paragraph essay

3. Today’s class Prep for Presentations Grammar Presentations 1 & 2
Transitional Devices / Linking Words
The Argumentative Essay (part 2)
Using Peer Review

4. How to write an essay Planning an essay the body the introduction
the conclusion

5. The actual Body paragraph
First(ly), …. …
Moreover, …
In addition to that …,
Furthermore, …
(In conclusion) It shows/means that…
Secondly, …
Finally, …

6. Transitional Devices

7. Making your paper (arguments) more solid
Include references from respectable/reliable (academic) sources
Include a counterclaim and solution
 finding common ground with your opposers by softening their rejection of your thesis
Check: Toulmin Method Purdue

8. Workbook
Chapters 10-11

9. APA formatting Title/Cover page
Include Title, Name & College in top half
add Running head and page number on the 1st page
Exclude running head on all following pages

10. Peer Review
Peer Review can be very helpful by offering valuable comments using another person’s viewpoint
Use the form to review 2 papers and send the feedback to your classmate
After you have received feedback from your peers, feel free to edit your paper as needed