Essay Day
Narrative
Explanatory
Argumentative
SBAC Vocabulary
100
How many different genres of essays are there?
3 (explanatory, narrative, argumentative)
100
What is the purpose of a narrative?
The purpose of a narrative is to tell a story.
100
What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
To explain/inform the reader of a topic
100
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To convince or persuade
100
What is formula for central idea?
Topic + Message = Central Idea
200
What sheet you need to fill out on the day of the essay?
Brainstorming sheet
200
What is the climax of the story?
The most exciting part/turning point of the story when the conflict is at its worst.
200
What format do your body paragraphs have for an explanatory essay?
CCC
Claim-Cite-Clarify
200
What is the definition of a counterargument?
A counterargument is the opposite side of your argument.
200
What does the word inference mean?
To make an assumption(a guess) based on evidence.
300
How do you label your sources on your brainstorming sheet?
Kind / Title / Author
300
What 3 things are introduced in the exposition?
1.Characters
2. Setting
3. Conflict
300
What 3 things are included in your intro paragraph in an explanatory essay?
Hook
Background Info
Thesis
300
What graphic organizer do you use for an argumentative essay?
T-Chart
300
What does the word claim mean?
To state something a true; the thing you are trying to prove
400
What are the 5 things you need to include on the BRAINSTORMING sheet?
Writing Type
Sources
Prompt
Graphic organizer
Thesis/Theme
400
What are the paragraphs you need to include in a narrative?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
400
What 3 things are included in your conclusion paragraph in an explanatory essay?
Restate claim
Restate supporting reasons
Final thoughts
400
What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
To explain why the other side is wrong and you are still right
400
What is theme?
The message about life in the story
500
What are the three types of graphic organizers and what type of essays do they belong with?
Big Idea - Explanatory
Plot Mountain - Narrative
T-Chart - Argumentative
500
Draw and label the plot diagram
500
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Thesis = Claim + 3 supporting details
500
What is the order of the paragraphs in an argumentative essay?
Introduction
1st Reason
2nd Reason
Counterargument/Rebuttal
Conclusion
500
What is a thesis?
The main idea of your essay. A summary of your main points. A statement to be proved in your essay.