6th grade ELA 1
What are the Elements of C.E.R?
Claim, Evidence and Reasoning.
what is the definition of an Argumentative essay?
a type of academic writing that presents a specific claim or argument and supports it with evidence and Reasoning.
What is Evidence?
The data, observations, and facts that support your claim. It should be specific, relevant, and reliable.
R-restate
A-answer
C-cite the evidece
E-explain
What is a summary?
a brief statement or account of the main points of something.
what is a reflective essay
A reflective essay is a personal essay where the writer explores their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to specific event, topic, or learning experience.
What is the order of operation?
1. Topic sentence, 2. Evidence, 3. Explanation of Evidence, 4. Elaboration, and 5. Wrap-up Sentence
What is a Thesis statement?
a statement that states the main argument or point of an essay.
what are some transition words
varies (in other words, as you can see, therefore, clearly, this shows that, this proves that, this is important,)
What are types of Evidence?
Real, demonstrative, documentary, and testimonial
What are the 3 methods for citing evidence?
1. Direct Quotes, 2. Paraphrasing, and 3. Summarizing
What does it mean to Elaborate?
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning
what are memoirs?
A nonfiction narrative that focuses on a specific period or event in the author's life, exploring their personal experiences and emotional reactions rather than a comprehensive biography
What is Science Fiction ?
fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets.
What is poetry?
literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or a genre of literature.
What is Figurative language?
Figurative language is language that uses words in a non-literal way to create a vivid image, evoke emotions, or convey a deeper meaning than the literal meaning of the words themselves.
What is Text Structure?
Text structure refers to the way an author organizes information within a text, often using specific patterns like description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, or sequence.
What are Informational essays usually written for?
The main purpose of an informative essay is to educate the reader about a specific topic by presenting factual information and insights in a clear and organized manner.
What is a main idea of a story?
The main idea of a story is the central point or overall message the author wants to convey about a specific topic.
What is a rhyme scheme?
What is a story's setting?
A story's setting refers to the time and place where the story unfolds.
what is a story's structure?
A story's structure, also known as narrative structure or plot structure, is the way a story is organized and presented, including the order in which events are told and the way narrative elements like character and setting are presented.
What is the story's sequence?
In storytelling, a sequence refers to a series of connected events or scenes that build towards a specific goal or event within a story.
what is the sequence of events in a story called?
The plot.
What is a story's exposition?
In storytelling, exposition is the introductory part where the reader is given background information about the characters, setting, and initial conflict.