Argumentative
Explanatory
Narrative
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100
List at least 5 components required for this essay.
Introduction (Hook, Background Info, Thesis)

Body paragraphs (Claim, Counterclaim, Evidence)

Conclusion (restate thesis, significance)

100
What are 5 components in an explanatory essay.
Introduction: Hook, Background Info, Thesis

Body Paragraphs: Claim, Evidence, Analysis

Conclusion: Restate thesis, significance 

100
How is a narrative essay different from argumentative or explanatory?
It is a sequence of events or a story with very different requirements on the rubric.
100

Explain each component of RACES

R

A

C

E

S

100
When is Ms. Khalil's Birthday?
April 13
200
Make a counterclaim to the following statement: The driving age should be raised to 18.
For Example: Raising the driving age will unfairly punish young drivers
200
What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
To inform or educate the reader about a certain topic.
200
What must a narrative typically have? (list 3 items)
For ex: Descriptive language, dialogue, figurative devices, a sequence of events, POV
200

When writing short narrative responses what are the two D's that you must include in your responses?

Descriptive language.

Dialogue

200
List 5 state capitols and their respective states.
Answer varies.
300
Explain the difference in tone from an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay.
An explanatory essay is formal and objective while an argumentative essay is just formal.
300
What are some (list 3) key words in the prompt that we know identify an explanatory essay?
For ex: Describe, explain, inform, analyze
300
What are three compare and contrast keywords?
(answer varies)
300

What should you do when you think you are done with your essay?

Reread it to make sure it makes sense!

300
What are the 5 core values of freedom prep. List why each is important.
Excellence

Community

Respect

Integrity

Responsibility

400
List 5 transition words.
For ex: however, moreover, although, similarly, in contrast, in comparison.
400
What perspective must an explanatory essay be written from to maintain a formal tone?
Third Person
400
What are some words that identify a narrative essay in a prompt? (list two)
Finish the story, Alternative ending, Write from the POV of one of the characters, imagine a time when...
400

What are the 3 categories in the rubric?

Focus & Organization

Development/Elaboration

Conventions


400
List the name of one Harlem Renaissance Poet we read from.
Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Paul Dunbar, etc
500
Why is it important to have a counterclaim?
To acknowledge the opposition's argument and challenge it (prove why it is incorrect) will only make your argument stronger.
500
What makes a strong analysis of evidence?
Thoroughly explaining how evidence relates to your thesis, adds new information instead of merely restating it.
500
True or false.  A narrative is always in first person.
False.
500

What should you do 

Read the prompt

annotate 

Make an outline 

Write rough draft

type final draft 

500
Explain why writing is one of the most important skills to have
Answer Varies
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