Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Informational/ Explanatory Writing
Dissecting a Prompt
Miscellaneous
100
Name five elements of a well-written narrative.
Characters; Dialogue; Setting; Imagery; Conclusion; Plot; Conflict; Suspense; Resolution...
100
What are three components of an introduction of an essay, in order?
1) Attention-getter/hook 2) Necessary Information - authors, titles, and central ideas of articles you will reference 3) THESIS STATEMENT - your argument/opinion and outline of your essay
100
Explain what author's tone is.
The author's tone is the author's feelings about the text or subject and how he evokes those feelings through words. What is mood? How are they alike and different?
100
The following clue words are signs you should write what type of essay? Build a case... Persuade... Determine... Take a side...
Argumentative
100
Give three examples of transition words/phrases.
Unlike ___________, ___________ believes that... In opposition to/ Like ___________'s argument, Aside from... Similarly, Another reason...
200
You are given the following passages and asked to create a narrative based on the information from the passages: 1) an informational text discussing glaciers in Greenland 2) a blog post by an Inuit entitled "Inuit or Eskimo: Which name to use?" discussing the appropriateness of the tag "eskimo." Create a setting for your narrative using at least three lines of descriptive imagery.
200
What are four components of a body paragraph of an essay, in order?
1) Topic sentence/transition 2) Introduce/Integrate your quote 3) Quote/Citation 4) Analysis
200
Define and explain an author's central idea.
An author's central idea is the author's argument. What are some other ways to explain central idea?
200
Read the following prompt: Do you agree with the American Library Association that overly restrictive filtering of educational websites “does the next generation of digital citizens a disservice”? Why? If so, what would you say to your principal or school board if asked to argue for making your school’s filters less restrictive? What type of writing is the question asking you to create? How did you know?
200
What is a counterclaim?
An opposition to an argument. "Although some may argue that __________________,..."
300
Re-tell a scene from Romeo and Juliet from a minor character's point of view (Friar Lawrence, Mercutio, Benvolio, the Prince..)
300
What are three components of a conclusion of an essay, in order?
1) Return to the attention-getter/hook. 2) Tie your hook to your thesis statement. 3) Restate/rephrase your thesis statement.
300
What are two purposes of an informational essay?
To inform your audience of information. To explain something to your audience.
300
Give three prompt words/phrases that give you a sign you will be writing a narrative essay...
Conclude this story... Write a narrative... Write a continuation of...
300
What information should be cited with a parenthetical citation?
ANYTHING that did not come from your brain...quotes, paraphrases, summaries... ***On state timed writings, an author name and paragraph number will suffice. No need for a works cited page. The article states "quote quote quote quote..." (Smith 10). Smith states that "quote quote quote quote..." (10).
400
You are given the following passages and asked to create a narrative based on the information from the passages: 1) an informational text about Laika, the first dog and living creature to orbit the Earth on board the Sputnik 2 and 2) a poem entitled "Man's Best Friend," which is a poem about the relationship between a boy and his dog Take 3 minutes to create a rough plot line for your narrative.
Exposition/Setting? Rising Action? Conflict? Climax? Falling Action? Resolution/Conclusion?
400
You are given the following passages and asked to create a argumentative essay based on the information from the passages: 1) an informational text outlining how food donations and food banks decrease fatalities of the homeless in urban cities 2) an informational text outlining how food donations and food banks in urban cities decreases property value because it attracts homeless people from around the state Create a thesis statement outlining a hypothetical essay arguing whether or not cities should build and offer food banks for the homeless. Make sure to clearly state your position, address the counterclaim, and outline your essay in your thesis.
400
Most informative prompts will ask you to...
Compare/contrast author views Explain two author's central ideas Inform your audience how an author does something...rhetorical devices, pacing, focus, organization, tone..
400
“Americans should eliminate the regular consumption of fast food because the fast food diet leads to preventable and expensive health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.” This is a thesis for what type of essay? Explain how you know.
400
Give a hypothetical counterclaim of the following thesis statement: “Americans should eliminate the regular consumption of fast food because the fast food diet leads to preventable and expensive health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.”
500
You are given the following passages and asked to create a narrative based on the information from the passages: 1) an informational text on survival in the wild, illustrating how to read a compass, naming food and water sources, and tracking routes in the woods 2) a poem entitled "Lost": "My eyes are red. My ribs are cracked. My lips are bruised. My soul is sleepy. My hands are weak. My legs are numb. My lungs ache with each lonely breath. My poor heart is tired. Yet it keeps on beating. And so I will follow its rhythm, let it guide me home." Then, you are asked to create a continuation of the following prompt: I don't know how I am going to get home. Worse yet, I am alone and have to... As a team, describe the setting, narrator, and conflict of your narrative.
500
Read the following prompt: Should comments among friends made on Facebook be considered private? Or should we expect that anything said on social media might be viewed by the world? If our boss doesn’t like what we write on Facebook, Twitter or other social media, should it be grounds for getting fired? Read the following article, and create an argument answering the questions that follow. In the article “Teacher’s Facebook Post Didn’t Warrant Firing, a Panel Upholds,” Andy Newman writes: The day after a sixth grader from Harlem drowned in the Atlantic Ocean on a class outing, a fifth-grade teacher in Brooklyn posted some rather impolitic comments about her own students on Facebook. “After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders?” the teacher, Christine Rubino, wrote in 2010. “I HATE THEIR GUTS! They are all the devils spawn!” She added, concerning one student, “I wld not throw a life jacket in for a million.” Ms. Rubino compounded her problems by trying to cover up and deny the online outburst, a hearing officer found, and the Department of Education fired her. But a state judge ruled that while Ms. Rubino’s remarks were “offensive” and “repulsive,” she should not have been terminated. And on Tuesday, a state appellate panel, upholding the lower court, ruled that Ms. Rubino, a 15-year veteran with an otherwise unblemished disciplinary record, is entitled to keep her job. Should what you say on Facebook be grounds for getting fired? Why or why not? Use the following questions to guide your response: Should comments among friends on Facebook be considered private? Or should we expect that anything said on social media might be viewed by the world? Do you think that the teacher in the article, Ms. Rubino, should have been fired for her comments on Facebook? Why? How careful are you with what you write online — on Facebook or other social media, or even in text messages and e-mails?
500
Give three prompt words that give you a sign you will be writing an informative essay.
Compare... Explain... Contrast... Evaluate... Review...
500
Give a mock argumentative outline for the following prompt: After reading the two passages over the ethical treatment of animals in captivity and the joys and educational enrichment of zoo visiting, decide whether or not zoos should be allowed to keep animals in captivity.
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500
Define, explain, and give an example of a citation.
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