Argument
What is a claim?
A statement or opinion that you have to prove with facts.
How many sentences are in a SCR?
3-4
What is a line?
A single row of words in a poem.
Define inference
Using clues from a story and what you already know to figure out something that isn't directly said.
What is an argument?
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
How many paragraphs are in an ECR? (Essay)
4
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem (like a paragraph in a poem).
Define plot.
The events in a story (what happens from beginning to end).
Where can you find evidence to back up your claim?
IN THE TEXT!!!
What does RACE stand for?
Restate the prompt, answer the question, cite evidence, explain
What is mood?
The feeling a story or poem gives you.
What is the controlling idea?
The biggest point the author wants you to understand.
True or false: You should always back up your claim with evidence
True
What is a thesis?
A statement that proves your answer. It gives the reader a preview of what you will be discussing in the ECR.
What is tone?
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
What is a flashback?
When a story jumps back in time to show something that happened before.
What is a counterclaim or opposing viewpoint?
Objections that people with an opposing viewpoint might raise and an argument made to disprove the opposing viewpoint
How many reasons should go in your thesis?
2
What is authors voice?
The way an author's personality or style comes through in writing.
What is an anecdote? (This is used in a hook)
A short, personal story used to make a point.
Example: A teacher tells a quick story about their dog to explain responsibility.