Informational Writing
What does ACE stand for?
Why do we use ACE?
Answer the question
Cite evidence
Explain
To organize our body paragraphs
These are words or phrases like “first,” “in addition,” or “on the other hand” that help your writing flow.
Transitions
What point of view is The Outsiders from? How do we know?
1st person POV; uses "I"
“Her backpack was as heavy as a pile of bricks.”
Name the type of figurative language used.
Simile
A writer is struggling to make their narrative more interesting for the reader. What are some strategies they could use to make their writing more engaging?
Hook the reader with reaction, action, dialogue
How many pieces of evidence, minimum, should you have per body paragraph in order for your evidence to be sufficient?
At least two
What are the two parts needed in a claim?
argument + 3 reasons
In Chapter 2, Johnny says, “I don’t want to die now. It ain’t long enough.”
What is this an example of?
foreshadowing
Create your own example of personification.
Responses could include things like:
"The wind howled through the trees."
How do we organize an introduction in informational or argumentative writing?
Hook, bridge, thesis (claim)
Correct this citation:
According to (Dominguez, 2020), "School uniforms decrease bullying by 20%". - Harvard University
According to Dr. Dominguez from Harvard University, "School uniforms decrease bullying by 20%" (Dominguez, 2020).
If someone says, “Homework helps students build discipline,” and you disagree, what should you do in your essay to make your argument stronger?
state a counterclaim, use a rebuttal and provide evidence to back your rebuttal
Throughout the novel Tangerine, Paul slowly uncovers hidden truths about his family and the incident that damaged his eyes. What narrative technique does the author use to reveal Paul’s memories gradually?
flashback
“He has a heart of stone.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
How do we structure a piece of narrative writing?
Beginning, middle, end
Name the letters in the CRAAP test and explain each.
C = currency
R = relevancy
A = authority
A = accuracy
P = purpose
What are the three types of persuasive appeals?
Ethos, pathos, logos
Give an example from one of the books we've read this year.
STEAL
Speech; Thoughts; Effects; Action; Looks
In Tangerine, what does the sinkhole symbolize?
Answers could include:
man vs. nature (conflict)
hidden problems
deception and instability
new beginnings
How do we organize a conclusion in informational/argumentative writing?
Restate the thesis (claim)
Summarize main points
Strong closure
What is the difference between sufficient and relevant evidence?
Sufficient = enough
Relevant = on topic
The following is a sample prompt for an essay for AASA.
Prompt:
Many schools are considering eliminating grades below a 50% to give students a better chance to recover from failure. Others believe this encourages laziness and lowers academic standards.
Write an essay in which you argue whether or not schools should give 50% as the minimum grade, even for missing or incomplete work.
Create RAFT for this prompt.
Role: Student writer, trying to convince
Audience: The state of AZ
Format: Argumentative multi-paragraph essay
Topic: If schools should give 50% as the minimum grade for missing or incomplete work.
What does The Outsiders say about the importance of loyalty?
What are the strengths? What are the risks? How does this connect to the theme of choices and consequences?
Answers could include:
Strengths: They protect and support one another (examples: Darry hiding Johnny and Ponyboy).
Risks: Violence and conflict (examples: Johnny and Dally dying, dangerous choices).
“Even during the company’s toughest year, the CEO remained calm and reassuring—he was their Roosevelt during the Great Depression of business.”
Name both the figurative language used and type.
Historical allusion
What are the types for argumentative/informational?
Narrative?
Argumentative/informational: story, interesting fact, strong statement, quote
Narrative: reaction, action, dialogue