The Persuasive/Argumentative Essay
When you write a position statement or claim, the minimal number of reasons you need to give is?
At least two (2).
The sentence below contains what and how can it be fixed?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Run - On Sentence
Next week, I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Next week, I am taking the English II EOC; I know I will do great.
“Maria tapped her foot and checked her watch three times.” What can you infer about Maria's mood?
She is impatient or anxious.
What is diction?
The author’s word choice.
What is required in EACH body paragraph to back up the response?
Textual Evidence!
What three things go in your introductory paragraph?
Hook, Background/Connection Information, Claim
Correct this sentence:
After I take the EOC I will have 6 days left in class.
After I take the EOC, I will have six days left in class.
What is the purpose of a non-fiction text?
Fiction?
Poetry?
To inform
To entertain
To portray emotions and feelings
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Personification.
What transitions can be used for Body Paragraphs #1 AND #2?
1. To begin with, First of all, First, ETC.
2. In addition, Second of all, Additionally
What do you need to add to your body paragraphs to ensure your arguments/examples are clear and engaging?
Specific, textual evidence and explanations of HOW and WHY the evidence supports the claim.
What acronym can you use to remember words that work with a comma to join sentences together?
FANBOYS
What is the moral/message of a passage?
Theme
Why might an author use a flashback?
To reveal background information or deepen character understanding.
What is the highest number of points you can earn on the writing rubric for your essay?
Total of 6: 4 for structure, development, and coherence; and 2 for grammar
What are the two things you need in your conclusion?
Restate claim and a summary or call to action (or propose a solution)
What punctuation mark (NOT a comma) could be used to correctly punctuate the sentence below?
The teacher said to the students ___ "Remember, the EOC is like an open book test. All of the answers are in the texts."
A colon
What is the author's attitude?
Tone
What is author's craft device that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose, criticize, and mock human vices, follies, abuses, or shortcomings?
Satire
What is the minimum number of paragraphs that you should construct for your essay?
3 Paragraphs
What kinds of words or phrases should be spread throughout the body and conclusion of the essay to keep a flow of ideas?
Transition words or phrases
Correct this sentence by adding the correct punctuation needed.
The girl, the one that lives on my street went to the movies yesterday.
The girl, the one that lives on my street, went to the movies yesterday.
When you see a question like the one below, what should your steps be to determine a correct answer? (3 steps)
In paragraph 3, the word meander means?
1. Go back and re-read the sentence where the word appears.
2. Use context clues to substitute a word I know for the term.
3. Choose the answer that most closely connects to the words I know.
How does imagery affect the reader?
It appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
What would be an example of a signal word to indicate that you should write an argument essay?
"In your opinion," "argue," "take a position," "defend your answer"
What two elements must be included to make an argument essay different from a persuasive essay?
A counterclaim and rebuttal
Which punctuation mark can be used to interrupt or emphasize information?
"I was thinking we could go to the ___oh, never mind, it’s too far."
"The company has only one goal ____ profit!"
A dash
"Instead of advertising that 'children are welcome,' the restaurant describes itself as 'family-friendly' because of the phrase's warm connotation."
Question: What does connotation mean?
Emotional or cultural connections to a word or phrase.
OR
Ideas associated with a word, not necessarily its meaning
What are the different appeals that an author uses to help persuade a reader or audience to his/her point of view?
Credible (ethos), Logical (logos), and Emotional (pathos)
What would be an example of a signal word to indicate you should write an informative or expository essay?
"Explain," "Describe," "Analyze," "Discuss," and "How/Why."