Sci Fi, Setting, Plot
Connotation and Denotation
Informational and Argumentative Writing
100

The type of story that uses science and technology to explore things that could happen in the future...

What is science fiction?

100

A word's basic meaning

What is denotation?

100

Writing that inform readers about real people, situations, or events

What are informational Writing?

200

1. A futuristic or imaginary setting

2. A plot or setting that feature elements of science or techonology

3. Non-human characters, such as robots or aliens

4. Dialogue that reflects the imaginary setting and technology 

What are the characteristics of Science Fiction?

200

Ideas or emotions associated with a word

What is connotation?
200

Writing that convinces readers to take an action or think a certain way

What is argumentative writing?

300

The time and place a story takes place

What is Setting?

300

Positive, Neutral, Negative

What are the three kinds of connotations a word can have?

300

The idea a writer explains in an informational text?

What is thesis?

400

A sequence of events that make up a story

What is Plot?

400

Name the connotation of the following italicized word:

"Maya is very frugal her allowance because she is saving up to buy a high-quality telescope."

What is positive?

400

The position the writer defends or attempts to prove.

What is claim?

500

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

What are the five basic stages of plot?

500

Name the connotation of the following italicized word:

The man is thin.

What is neutral?

500

These kinds of texts present counterarguments.

What are argumentative texts?

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