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what does the word "contribute" mean?
add to, build upon
How many paragraphs does an essay have?
5 minimum
What is text structure?
The way a text is organized
What is the opening paragraph to your essay called?
Introduction
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or moral of a story
What goes inside of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Background information/summary sentences
Thesis statement
The message or lesson of the story
Theme
What are the parts of an essay?
Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion
What is characterization?
when and how a character's personality is revealed/built
Type of LEAP test that requires you to read and answer questions and prompts on 3 informational texts.
Research simulation task
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
To tell how things are the same or different
What does the word "develop" mean in writing?
To create or build on an idea or concept
Explain the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
Fiction = a made up story
Nonfiction = text based on factual information
How are an informational and narrative essay different?
Information is teaching on a subject.
Narrative is writing a story.
What is dialogue?
internal or verbal communcation
Who is the narrator in a story, and why is this important?
The narrator is the person telling the story, and their perspective influences how the story is perceived
What is a nonfiction text is mostly about?
Facts or real events
The author convinces the reader to take action and save the trees. What is the author's purpose?
persuade
The text describes a historical event in detail. What can you infer about the author's purpose?
the purpose is to inform
What type of writing task requires dialogue?
narrative writing
non specific answer
List two examples of text structure
cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.
Describe how conflict can develop a theme in a story.
Conflict drives the plot and leads to character growth, which can highlight the theme.
What is the importance of identifying the author's purpose in a text?
It helps readers understand the intent behind the writing and the message being conveyed
List all verbal dialogue rules in narrative writing
new paragraph when a new person speaks
use qoutation marks
label who is speaking