Metacognitive Markers/Writing Process
What does this symbol stand for: ?
A Question
What should the beginning of a constructed response start with?
A topic sentence.
True or False: I can use my personal opinion when writing an informational essay.
FALSE
What make up the claim?
Topic, position, reasons.
Create and label a plot diagram
How do we break down a prompt?
ID question words
Restate
A constructed response (JS) should be approximately how many sentences?
Approximately 5-7 sentences.
What is the purpose of explanatory essays?
To explain a topic to the reader; to inform the reader
True or False: Logos is the appeal of logic.
This is true.
(7th) What is the difference between tone, mood, and voice?
(6th) What is mood?
Tone - the writer/speaker's attitude towards something
Mood - the way the writing makes the author feel
Voice - the speaker's personality
What should you always SET before reading or writing?
SET. A. PURPOSE
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To write something in your own words while maintain the same ideas.
Correct or Incorrect:
Introduction: bridge, hook, thesis
Body 1-3: TS, CM,CD,CM,CD
Conclusion: thesis statement
Incorrect
Introduction: hook, bridge, thesis
Body 1-3: TS, CD ,CM, CD, CM
Conclusion: restate & summarize
What is the purpose of asking a rhetorical question?
To offer the reader something to think about.
How might an author foreshadow an event in the novel?
By leaving the reader hint/clues indicating that something happen in the future.
What are the steps to the writing process?
Whose words are the CDs?
The Author's Words
How should you format the conclusion?
1. Restate the thesis in a new way
2. Summarize main points
3. Final statement
What is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay?
To convince or persuade someone.
What are the four (4) types of conflict? Identify if they are internal or external.
- Man vs Man (EX)
- Man vs Self (IN)
-Man vs Society (EX)
- Man vs nature (EX)
What does R.A.F.T stand for?
Role (author's purpose)
Audience
Format
Topic
What is the difference between an essay and a short answer response?
An essay contains multiple paragraphs each connected by a thesis statement.
A short answer response is one paragraph that addresses one specific topic.
What is a thesis statement and where is it found in the essay?
A thesis statement is the controlling idea of the entire essay, and is found at the end of the introduction paragraph.
True or False:
A writer can use his/her own opinion in this writing style.
NOPE.
FALSE.
TRY AGAIN...
No one cares about your opinion!
What is theme?
Theme is the central message/lesson the author wants to convey to his/her readers.