Narrative
What is a "narrative"
A Story.
What do you do in an "explanatory" essay?
You EXPLAIN facts and information about the topic
What is the goal of an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader of your opinion.
To argue something.
What are the 3 types of POV?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
What is "theme"?
The lesson or message of a story
Here are the 4 types of text structures:
Which one would this be: “First, the class took notes. Next, they practiced. Finally, they took a test.”
Chronological
What is a claim?
The main argument OR opinion
What is an idiom?
When a phrase doesn't mean what it literally says
Ex: Its raining cats and dogs
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense, important, or exciting moment in a story.
What are the 3 parts of an introduction paragraph?
1) Hook
2) Background
3) Thesis
What should you put before you restate your thesis (claim) in your conclusion paragraph?
For Example: _____________, Spongebob Squarepants is innocent because.....
A Transition Word
(In conclusion, In summary, Therefore, All in all, etc)
What is the difference between mood & tone?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Mood is the feeling YOU get.
Tone is the AUTHOR's attitude
What are the 3 types of irony?
Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic
What are the 3 parts of a body paragraph in an essay?
Topic Sentence.
Evidence.
Explain.
How does the structure of an argumentative essay differ from an explanatory essay?
It has a rebuttal paragraph
(Some say.... BUT....)
How are metaphors and similies different?
A simile compares 2 things using like or as
What are the 3 things you must introduce at the beginning of a story.
1. Setting
2. Characters
3. The problem
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Write me a thesis statement.
* My argument is: Kids shouldn't have to take the CAASP
* Reason #1: It creates stress
* Reason #2: It doesn't improve test scores
Kids shouldn't have to take the CAASP because it creates stress and it doesn't improve test scores.
An article lists the benefits of recycling, including reducing waste, saving energy, and protecting wildlife. What is the author’s claim?
People should recycle
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
If you are asked a short-answer question on the CAASP, what are the 3 things you need to do?
Answer The Question
Evidence (An example)
Explain