Argumentative Writing
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To convince the reader of a particular point of view using evidence
What is the main purpose of narrative writing?
To tell a story or recount events
What is the goal of informative writing?
To inform or educate the reader about a topic
What is a noun?
a person, place, thing, or idea
Name one passage we have read this year.
Reading Buddies, Wagon Train, Goodall, Hachiko
Name one type of evidence you can use in an argumentative essay.
Statistics, expert opinions, examples, anecdotes (story)
What point of view uses "I" or "we"?
First Person
Name a feature often found in informative texts.
Headings, bullet points, graphs, or charts
What is an example of an adjective?
Pretty, Kind, Lovely, Joking, Funny, etc.
What was the theme of Hachiko?
Loyalty
What is a counterargument?
An argument that opposes the main argument, acknowledging other viewpoints
Name one element that is essential to a narrative story.
Characters, setting, plot, conflict, theme
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
Identify the subject in the sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
The dog
What is a genre that we have read this year?
Why is it important to address counterarguments in your writing?
To strengthen your argument by showing you have considered other viewpoints
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or exciting point in the story
How can you organize an informative essay?
Chronologically, by importance, or thematically
What does F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stand for? (HINT: Compound sentences)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What animal did Jane Goodall observe?
Chimpanzees
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay
How can dialogue enhance a narrative?
It can develop characters and advance the plot, making the story stronger
Why is it important to use reliable sources in informative writing?
To ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy
What are 5 transition words?
Then, Next, First, Last, As a Result, etc.
What was the name of the bird in Feathered Friend?
Clarabelle