American Lit- Authors & Texts
Cont Comp- Essay Survival Guide
TEACHER LORE
100

This speech begins with the famous words, "I have a dream."

What is I Have a Dream?

100

This section introduces the topic and thesis.

What is the introduction?

100

This subject area is Ms. Broaster's teaching credential.

What is English?

200

This author encouraged Americans to fight for racial equality through nonviolent protest.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

200

These paragraphs contain evidence and analysis.

What are body paragraphs?

200

This degree Ms. Broaster is pursuing focuses on educational leadership.

What is an Ed.D./ Educational Doctorate?

300

This type of text attempts to convince an audience to think or act differently.

What is a persuasive text?

300

This section wraps up the writer's argument.

What is the conclusion?

300

This school is where Ms. Broaster currently teaches.

What is San Antonio High School?

400

A speech, poem, or essay can all be examples of this broader category.

What is literature?

400

This writing mistake occurs when a quote is inserted without explanation.

What is a dropped quote?

400

This school is where Ms. Broaster will be teaching starting July 1st, 2026.

What is University Pathways Public Service Academy (PSA)?

500

This term refers to the people a writer or speaker hopes to influence.

What is the audience?

500

This writing trait helps ideas flow smoothly from one paragraph to another.

What are transitions?

500

This is what Ms. Broaster would be if teaching didn't exist.

What is a musician or a baker?
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