Miscellaneous
The purpose of a conclusion within an informational text..
What is to summarize the main ideas presented in the text?
Describes similarities or differences between objects, places or events, and the similar or different qualities are linked back and forth.
What is compare and contrast?
Today will be a wonderful day.
What is Subjective?
The purpose of Expository writing.
What is to develop an understanding of a topic of study?
it should NOT include your own personal feelings or opinions!
What is Informational text is objective?
Presents a problem and several possible solutions. The author may also describe the pros and cons of each solution.
What is problem and Solution?
The assembly today will be held at 4pm.
What is an objective statement?
Definition of an objective tone.
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
All paragraphs must include a:
a. Transition word
b. Concluding sentence
c. Topic sentence
d. All of the above
What is D. all of the above?
Focused on an event or occurrence, the writer names the event/occurrence and then tells the effect it has (on other events, people, etc.) or the event/occurrence and then tells what caused it to happen.
What is Cause and Effect?
Ms. Sanchez implements rules in her classroom in order to maintain order.
What is Objective?
make it easier for your readers to understand how thoughts and ideas are connected. They also prepare your reader for what's coming.
Transition words
True or false: Informative writing pieces must have a formal style of writing.
What is True?
Explains a topic, often in considerable detail.
What is Description?
There is a horrible dust storm coming our way in a few hours.
What is subjective?
Fun fact of Oprah Winfrey.
Any found on the internet.
Why is it important to engage in expository writing?
1. Develop an understanding of a topic of study
2. Demonstrate the ability to write in different text forms
3. Share expertise with others
4. All of the above
What is 4. all of the above?
Information or arguments are constructed in a chain so that the writer can lay out steps in a process, series of events, or a hierarchy.
What is Sequence?
I have the most beautiful pair of shoes in my closet.
What is Subjective?
True or False: Graphic organizers are an effective way to plan expository writing.
What is True?