argumentative writing
How many paragraphs (minimum) should be in an argumentative essay?
five
contains a subject, predicate, and is a complete thought.
A sentence
What is the term for the sequence of events that make up the main storyline in a narrative?
the plot
Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence?
A period
looking over a text quickly to get the main idea before reading closely
skimming
What is extremely important to include in the introduction of your essay. What is it specifically called?
Claim statement
Used to name a specific person, place, or thing.
Proper noun
What narrative technique involves using hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story?
Foreshadowing
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession or to form contractions?
an apostrophe
making educated guesses about what will happen next in a text, based on clues from the author
predicting
Out of 5 paragraphs within an argumentative essay, what is the 1st paragraph of the essay called?
Introduction
used to name non-specifc people, places, or things. (examples: house, dog, broom)
common nouns
What is the term for the time and location in which a story takes place, often affecting the story's mood and characters?
The setting
Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related in thought?
a semicolon
readers connect what they're reading to their own experiences, other texts, or the world around them.
making connections
What does the 4th paragraph of an argumentative essay consist of?
Rebuttal
describes the noun. (examples: green, slow, tall, round)
adjectives
What is the term for when a narrative reveals events that occurred before the main timeline of the story, often through a character's memory or a recounting?
a flashback
Which punctuation mark is used to set off non-essential information in a sentence and can come in pairs?
parentheses
readers use this strategy to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using hints from the words and sentences around them.
using context clues
what comes in the next paragraph after the introduction of an essay?
1st main reasoning paragraph with textual evidence
words we use before nouns or pronouns to show their relationship with other words in a sentence. Example: behind (the tree), across (maple street), down (the stairs)
prepositions
What is the term for a character or element that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict within the story?
antagonist
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause that is more pronounced than a comma, often used to set off a list or explanation that follows a complete sentence?
a colon
involves examining an author's choices, such as word choice, tone, and structure, to understand deeper meaning and purpose.
analyzing the text