Genre Characteristics
An essay that is informing you on a topic is what kind of genre?
Explanatory/Informational
What type of thesis statement is this? ARGUMENTATIVE or EXPLANATORY? How do you know?
Schools should ban homework because it would benefit students' academic performance, mental health, and family relationships without sacrificing educational quality.
Argumentative because it has a claim/opinion with supporting reasons listed.
What genre would ask you to tell a story about your favorite adventure at the park?
a. Narrative b. Explanatory c. Argumentative
a. Narrative
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
A) we went to san francisco last April.
B) We went to San Francisco last April.
C) we Went to San Francisco last april.
D) We went To San francisco last april.
B) We went to San Francisco last April.
A fictional story with narrators, characters, setting, dialogue and follows a plot line is which genre?
Narrative
This paragraph is an example of what genre? Argumentative, Narrative, or Explanatory?
It was a warm and sunny day in August. Sally and Jim went to the beach. "I'm so excited!", shouted Sally. When they waded in the crystal blue water, a hermit crab pinched Jim right on the toe! "OUCH!", screamed Jim.
Narrative paragraph because it has characters, setting, dialogue, and follows a plot line.
If you were asked to share your thoughts about why you believe dogs make the best pets, what genre of writing is it? a. Narrative b. Explanatory c. Argumentative
c. Argumentative
Which sentence needs a comma?
A) After lunch we went for a walk.
B) After lunch, we went for a walk.
C) After lunch we went, for a walk.
D) After lunch we, went for a walk.
B) After lunch, we went for a walk.
An essay that is persuading you with mostly opinion, claims, evidence, and reasoning is what kind of genre?
Argumentative
What type of paragraph is this? Introduction, Body, Conclusion? How do you know?
In conclusion, middle school students should be allowed to dye their hair unnatural colors because it is safe, temporary and helps them build self-confidence. Those who say it is distracting and are against hair dying are stuck in the 20th century! We should be more focused on other issues impacting middle schools rather than focus on their hair!
Argumentative Conclusion Paragraph because it starts with IN CONCLUSION, it restates the claim, and gives a closing thought.
If you were given a genre to describe the steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, what would it be? a. Narrative b. Explanatory c. Argumentative
b. Explanatory
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A) I bought apples bananas, and grapes.
B) I bought apples, bananas and grapes.
C) I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.
D) I bought, apples, bananas and grapes.
C) I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.
An essay that is trying to convince you with a point of view, supported by research, and disproves the other side is what kind of genre?
Argumentative
What type of paragraph is this? Introduction, Body, Conclusion? How do you know?
Did you know the spider in your room is saving you from disease-carrying insects? While most people instinctively recoil at the sight of a spider, these eight-legged hunters are silently protecting our homes and gardens from countless pests. Spiders play a critical role in global ecosystems by acting as natural pest controllers, serving as a vital food source for other animals, and contributing to medical advancements through the unique properties of their venom and silk.
Informative/Explanatory Introduction Paragraph because it has a hook sentence, background information, and a thesis statement with examples.
How many paragraphs are in 6th grade level explanatory or argumentative essay?
a. 2-3
b. 3-4
c. 4-5
d. it doesn't matter
c. 4-5
What should be capitalized in this sentence? maria and i went to the smithsonian museum in washington dc.
A) Maria, The Smithsonian, Washington
B) I, Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC
C) Maria, I, Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC
D) Maria, Smithsonian Museum, Washington
C) Maria, I, Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC
A story that is based on real events and people from the past is called...
Historical Fiction
What kind of body paragraph is this? Introduction, Body, or Conclusion? How do you know?
One reason cell phones should be banned from schools because they significantly distract students from learning. Research from the University of Chicago found that "the mere presence of a smartphone reduces cognitive capacity, even when the device is turned off and face-down" (Ward, pg 34). This phenomenon, known as "brain drain," means that students lose mental resources simply by having their phones nearby. The research also states "In a classroom setting, this translates to reduced focus during instruction, lower test scores, and decreased retention of material" (Ward, pg 89). This evidence proves that by removing phones from the classroom environment entirely, schools can eliminate this cognitive burden and allow students to direct their full mental energy toward learning. In summary, cell phones need to restricted in school settings.
Argumentative Body Paragraph because it gives an example that supports a claim with evidence and reasoning.
Pretend you need to write an argumentative essay on whether you support giving students homework or are against it. What is an example of a possible claim (thesis statement) for this essay?
A. I think students should not get homework.
B. Students should not get homework because they don't learn information and it negatively affects mental health.
C. Students should not get homework because what if they are really busy and then they don't have time to do fun stuff after school.
B. Students should not get homework because they don't learn information and it negatively affects mental health.
Where do quotation marks belong in this sentence? Did you say I can go to the party asked Tom.
A) "Did you say I can go to the party?" asked Tom.
B) Did you say I can go "to the party" asked Tom?
C) Did you say "I can go to the party?" asked Tom.
D) Did you say I can go to the party "asked Tom".
A) "Did you say I can go to the party?" asked Tom.