Narrative
What is a narrative?
story
Another word for informative writing is...
expository
What makes your writing coherent or flow?
transitions
Due to the weather our field trip was canceled.
Due to the weather, our field trip was canceled.
Every paragraph should be what?
indented
What are the types of point of views?
1st, 2nd 3rd
What is an opinion?
It is what you believe, think, or feel.
as a result
consequently
cause-effect transitions
Correct:
I left the door open finally my dog came inside.
I left the door open, then my dog came inside.
When I left the door open, my dog came inside.
After I left the door open, my dog came inside.
What information should be included in the introductory paragraph?
hook
topic sentence
3 points
If you are asked to write a narrative from a particular character's point of view, what does this mean?
You have to become that person.
In an opinion essay, you topic sentence should be what?
your opinion
however
on the other hand
on the contrary
even though
although
compare/contrast opposite
Correct:
"how many doughnuts did you eat," Asked mom.
"How many doughnuts did you eat?" asked mom.
coherent means...
paragraphs and sentences flow smoothly and logically
What 2 elements should all narratives have?
imagery and dialogue
Write an informative essay describing the different types of littering and how it affects the Earth.
Write a topic sentence for the prompt above.
There are many types of littering that can affect the Earth.
All types of littering can do damage to EArth's surface.
in fact
for instance
for example
example words
The door to the house was open the bee flew into the room.
The door to the house was open, and the bee flew into the room.
Prompt: Write an informative essay describing how the author develops the theme of the text.
What does this mean?
Explain the events in the story that support the theme of the text and why the support it.
Using the 5 senses and figurative language to describe is using what?
imagery
Write an informative essay about the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports. Be sure to present both sides.
Write a topic sentence for the above prompt.
There are many advantages and disadvantages to playing sports.
There are positive and negative aspects to playing sports.
furthermore
in addition
additionally
adding information
My friend and I left the movie and went to eat lunch.
What are the conjunctions?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so