Narrative
What are the main points that you should analyze in Narrative prompts?
Characters and Conflict
What are Informational prompts usually based on?
Research from different sources
Yes
What should you always do first when writing a prompt?
Unpack the prompt, break it down to a beginning, middle, and end.
Should you rely on your own opinion in your informational paper?
NO
What are you typically asked to do in argumentative writing?
You are typically asked to take a position on an issue or topic and explain and support your position with research
What other important pieces of evidence should be used other than the characters and conflict in a narrative text?
Setting, Tone, and Point of View
What are some examples of informational writing?
If you said newspapers,articles,magazines, etc then you are correct
What should you always do when using sources
Cite them
If you are asked to write on a prompt that asks you to make a sequel to a narrative what should a main idea be based on?
The Conflict in the first story.
Where will you gather your evidence from for your own informational writing paper?
Sources
How do you usually state your main claim in your introduction that is NEEDED to address your following body paragraphs?
Thesis statement
What should you be looking for when analyzing characters when writing a narrative prompt?
Dominant traits and strengths and weaknesses
What does informational writing sometimes have but not a Narrative text?
Pictures, graphs,etc
What is a difference between persuasive and argumentative writing?
Argumentative writing is not to take a stand and persuade, but rather to summarize a text, and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree, providing solid evidence