ARE Statement
An ARE statement is a short response that contains the same elements of an essay. For short responses, we'll be using a catch phrase called ARE STATEMENTS.
ARE is an acronym for:
Assertion (a synonym for thesis)
Reason (justification)
Example (a quote or relative detail)
Format
ARE is an acronym for:
Assertion (a synonym for thesis)
Reason (justification)
Example (a quote or relative detail)
Format
- State the title, author's name, and your thesis/assertion,
- Justify your thesis/assertion,
- Back up your claim with an example from the text using a relevant detail or quote,
- Explain why the detail or quote is important to your thesis.