Argumentative Writing
When the author states their main point. The author believes this to be true.
Claim
This type of text structure presents information in the order in which events happen
Order or Sequence
The name of Mrs. Samokar's dog
Jonathan
"Take two poems and call me in the morning"
Bronx Masquerade
-6 x 4
-24
The apposite viewpoint of the author's claim.
Counterclaim
This text structure uses clues such as: adjectives, examples, explanations, "for instance", "such as"
Description
What subjects has Mrs. Samokar taught during her teaching career?
ELA
In which story did a young boy get taken and swapped with a fairy.
The Changeling Child
This person wrote Bronx Masquerade
Nikki Grimes
Facts, statistics, quotes, and and expert opinions to support the author's arguments.
Relevant evidence
This text structure shows how two ideas, events, or topics are similar and different.
Compare & Contrast
Mrs. Samokar went to this college.
UCONN aka The University of Connecticut
" As of something gently rapping
something gently tapping
tapping at my chamber door"
The Raven
This is the term for a character in a novel that causes a conflict for the main character.
Antagonist
Evidence that works to disprove an author's viewpoint
Conflicting evidence
This type of text structure uses clues such as "problem is", "dilemma is", "If then", "Because"
Problem & Solution
Mrs. Samokar has lived in these three states
Connecticut, Florida, and North Carolina
"Disassemble no more! I admit the deed! "
Tell Tale Heart
What time does 5th block start and end
11:49-12:51
What is reasoning?
An explanation of evidence.
This text structure provides reasons for a phenomena occuring.
Cause & Effect
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
"I want to do this Evette. Will it be nice to redeem myself after my miscue during our performance earlier? Sure."
After Dark at the Randolf Street Comminity Stage
Ms. Macdonald has been teaching for this many years.
22