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what should you do when you finish writing an essay
this is the author's message about life they are trying to convey through a story
theme
every body paragraph should begin with one of these
topic sentence
give an example of two types of text features you can use to help you understand a non-fiction text.
chart, picture/caption, diagram, heading/subheading, glossary, footnote, etc.
word that means to look at before or earlier
preview
what does the S stand for in CUPS
spelling
this is the problem or problems faced by the characters in the story
conflict
give an example of a type of hook
set the scene
anecdote or story
ask a question
the big ideas that an author is trying to convey in an informational piece.
Example: Volcanoes are extremely destructive natural disasters.
Main idea
interrupter
Explain
this is the main character or hero of the story
protagonist
final paragraph that restates the writer's main ideas
conclusion
In this text structure tells how 2 things are similar and different
compare and contrast
word that means able to be carried
portable
outline, take notes
this character works against the main character--usually the villain.
antagonist
This sentence is found at the end of your introduction. It states the main idea or ideas of your essay.
Thesis Statement
in this type of writing the author tells about an event, what led up to the event and some results of the event
cause and effect
word that means to pull away from
detract
What does it mean to elaborate?
explain more
(plot) archetype
What are the main parts to a multi-paragraph essay?
Intro, BP1, BP2, BP3, Conclusion
This is the author's stated opinion about a certain topic.
Example: Cell phones should be limited for kids because they impact them negatively.
Claim
word that means the study of life
biology