The Persuasive/Argumentative Essay
When you write a position statement, how many reasons do you need to give?
at least (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?
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 AND Thesis
Correct this sentence:
Next month I took the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Next month, I take the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
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.
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?
Specifics and Details - EXPLAIN
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 your ECR?
10 Duh!
What are the two things you need in your conclusion?
Restate thesis and call to action (or propose a solution)
What type of sentence is this (Compound, Complex, or Simple)?
I will pass the test on Thursday and my mom will be so proud of me.
Compound
What is the author's attitude?
Tone
What is important in a literary analysis response, after reading a passage?
A claim (position or stance on something), and reasoning to back up your claim.
How many paragraphs should your ECR consist of?
4 Paragraphs
How does the conclusion begin?
Transition Word
Restate your thesis
Correct this sentence
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?
In paragraph 3, the word meander means?
1. Look up defintion in dictionary
2. Go back and re-read sentence word appears in. Use context clues.
How does imagery affect the reader?
It appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
How can I tell whether or not I will write an ECR or SCR? What is the difference?
SCR- 3 sentence, only one question
ECR- Multiparagraph; will have bullet points, longer instructions, character count