Argumentative
Explanatory
Narrative
ALL ABOUT ESSAYS
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100
List at least 5 components required for this essay.
Introduction (Hook, Background Info, Thesis)

Body paragraphs (Claim, Counterclaim, Evidence)

Conclusion (restate thesis, significance)

100
What are 5 components in an explanatory essay.
Introduction: Hook, Background Info, Thesis

Body Paragraphs: Claim, Evidence, Analysis

Conclusion: Restate thesis, significance 

100
How is a narrative essay different from argumentative or explanatory?
It is a sequence of events or a story with very different requirements on the rubric.
100
Explain each component of RAPTOR.
R-read and annotate the prompt (annotation key)

A-annotate the text

P-plan and prewrite

T-thesis

O-outline

R-revise and edit

100

When is Ms. Gonzalez 's Birthday?

March 23
200
Make a counterclaim to the following statement: The driving age should be raised to 18.
For Example: Raising the driving age will unfairly punish young drivers
200
What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
To inform or educate the reader about a certain topic.
200
What must a narrative typically have? (list 3 items)
For ex: Descriptive language, dialogue, figurative devices, a sequence of events, POV
200
Is it more important to have a completed essay or to use extra time to go back and revise an unfinished essay?
A completed essay.
200

From what university did Ms. Gonzalez get her teacher credential?

Cal State Long Beacg

300
Explain the difference in tone from an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay.
An explanatory essay is formal and objective while an argumentative essay is just formal.
300
What are some (list 3) key words in the prompt that we know identify an explanatory essay?
For ex: Describe, explain, inform, analyze
300
What are three compare and contrast keywords?
(answer varies)
300
What is the purpose of an annotation key?
To keep our focus on what we need to succeed as we read the prompt
300

What does RACES stand for?

Restate the question

Answer the question 

Cite Evident

Explain and Elaborate 

Summarize / Sum it all up

400
List 5 transition words.
For ex: however, moreover, although, similarly, in contrast, in comparison.
400
What perspective must an explanatory essay be written from to maintain a formal tone?
Third Person
400
What are some words that identify a narrative essay in a prompt? (list two)
Finish the story, Alternative ending, Write from the POV of one of the characters, imagine a time when...
400
What are the 4 categories of the rubric?
Focus & Organization


Development

Language 

Conventions

400

What strategy should you use to answer any short response question that IS NOT AN ESSAY?

RACES

500
Why is it important to have a counterclaim?
To acknowledge the opposition's argument and challenge it (prove why it is incorrect) will only make your argument stronger.
500
What makes a strong analysis of evidence?
Thoroughly explaining how evidence relates to your thesis, adds new information instead of merely restating it.
500
True or false.  A narrative is always in first person.
False.
500
What part of the rubric is planning geared towards?

What part of the rubric is outlining geared towards?

Planning-Development

Outlining-Focus and Organization

500
Explain why writing is one of the most important skills to have
Answer Varies
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