Types of Writing
This type of writing focuses on telling a story
What is Narrative Writing?
This punctuation should be used at the end of a question
What is a question mark?
This is the first paragraph that introduces the topic
What is the "I" Paragraph (Introduction)?
This personalizes your essay
What is Voice?
This is the amount of time you have to write your Essay
What is 120 minutes (2 hours)?
This type of writing is used to explain or give information on a specific topic
What is Informative/Expository/Explanatory Writing?
This punctuation usually follows a transitional word/phrase
What is a comma?
This is the first sentence of each body paragraph
What is the Topic Sentence?
This is recommended at the beginning of each paragraph as well as within all of your paragraphs
What are Transitional Words/Phrases?
This is forbidden and will earn you "0" points on the test
What is copying the text throughout the essay and not citing?
The purpose of persuasive writing
What is to convince the reader to agree with the writer's point of view?
This is used to join two independent clauses
What is a Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)?
This is the paragraph that summarizes the main points and restate the thesis (claim and reasons)
What is the "C" Paragraph (Conclusion)
Three ways to incorporate evidence known as QPO
What is Quotes, Paraphrase, and your Own Thoughts
This is when you explain the evidence
What is Elaboration?
This type of writing includes only facts, no opinions
What is Informative/Expository/Explanatory Writing?
This is the action word or state of being in a sentence
What is the verb?
This is the recommended amount of paragraphs for your essay
What is 5?
This must be focused throughout the essay
What is the Claim?
This should always go with Evidence
What is Elaboration?
This type of writing includes both opinions and reasons to support those opinions
What is Argumentative/Opinion Writing?
This is the purpose of using transitional words/phrases in writing
What is to help the writing flow smoothly/connect sentences or paragraphs?
This is the last sentence in each paragraph
What is the Kiss and Goodbye/Wrap-Up Sentence
This is the meaning of EBT
What is Evidence-Based Terminology?
This is the statement that includes your claim and reasons
What is the Thesis?