Arguments
Writing
Grammar
Narrative Elements
Testing& Hunger Games
100

Claim =

What is topic+opinoin+reason 1+reason 2

100

In an explanatory (or argumentative) paper, this is the first sentence  in your introduction

What is a hook?

100

Identify the problem in this sentence.

the dog went to the park.

CAPITALIZE!!! 

100

This is two characters talking.

What is dialogue
100

The strategy you use to determine the meaning of a word or phrase.

What are context clues.

200

This is the opposite of the claim.

What is counterclaim.

200

In an explanatory paper, this is the last sentence of your introduction.

What is a thesis statement? (Topic+reasons) 

200

Identify where the comma goes (Bonus points if you can identify the type of sentence)

Because I was running late I did not have coffee.

Because I was running late, I did not have coffee.

200

This is a theme

What is a life-lesson or hidden message in the story?

200

A dystopia is 

a totalitarian government. Citizens sacrifice freedom for "safety".

300

This is arguing why the counterclaim is wrong and you are right.

What is rebuttal.

300

Provide TWO transition words to introduce evidence. (*Hint think timed write paragraphs)

For example, In addition, Furthermore...etc

300

Revise the dangling modifier below:

After walking for hours, the car looked wonderful.

While watching a classic film, I(or other noun)  find commercials irritating.

300
This is what you use to determine the theme of a story.

Character thoughts and actions, Setting, Dialogue, Plot (must say 2)

300

These are character traits for Katniss Everdeen.

What are independent, brave, strong, loyal...etc

400

Create a counterclaim for this statement:

All schools should not  have a dress code.

Some people/ others may say schools  have a dress code because builds a community. 

400

This is what TQEEQEE stands for

What is topic sentence, Quote, Explain, Explain, Quote, Explain, Explain

400

FANBOYS STANDS FOR

What is For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So
400

Identify the mood in the paragraph below:

The park was abandoned when she saw it.  So abandoned that she could hear her head pound, like little hands clamoring to escape prison.  On a nearby bench, she saw an afternoon paper—the crossword halfway complete—and she sat next to it, grateful for its lifeless company.  The wind blew and sent the leaves swirling and brushing up against her boney, exposed ankles.  She tightened the scarf around her neck and pulled it up so that her mouth was covered, looked at her watch, and waited.  Waited. Waited.  It was evening when she finally saw him through the harsh darkness

Chilling, isolating, unsteady, unsafe, weary...etc

400

This is MLA format.

For example, "quote"(p.5).


Author X states, "quote"(p.4).

For example "quote" (Source 1). 

500

Create a counterclaim AND rebuttal for the following claim:

All students should be allowed cellphones at school

Some people may say students should not have cellphones at school because....;however, this is wrong because...

500

This is the the purpose of the last paragraph. (State the name and purpose)

What is a conclusion? What is to remind the reader the point and why it matters/why the reader should care?

500

Create a compound sentence using FANBOYS.

Must be two complete sentences put together with a comma.

500

In narrative writing, these are used to help your reader create an image in their head.

What are sensory details/ the 5 senses described.

500

These are the  three parts of an introduction for argumentative and explanatory writing.

Hook , Background, Claim&Thesis statement

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