Types of Writing
Another word for narrative
Fiction or A Story
What is the final step in the writing process?
Publication or Turn in Final Draft
a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like," "as"
Simile
Name 3 parts of speech
Any of the following:
Noun, Verb, Adjective, Preposition, Adverb, Article
What is this sentence called:
Many people use public transportation like buses, trains, and sometimes the subway.
Thesis Statement
What is the the acronym for author's purpose? What does each letter stand for?
P-Persuade
I- Inform
E-Entertain
In what step to you change/add/ or rearrange writing
Revision
giving human-like characteristics to nonhuman things.
Personification
Fix the misspelled word/s:
Maria spent hours cruling her hare before the party.
curling
hair
Yes/No Is this an example of an effective thesis statement: I don't believe we should have uniforms.
No, writer needs to explain why and list reasons
What are the 3 main elements of an informative/persuasive introduction (list in order)
Hook/Lead, Background Info, Thesis Statement
What is a FLEE map?
A graphic organizer that can help plan for essays
What is a Hyperbole?
extreme over-exaggeration used to emphasize an emotion or description.
Fix the sentence:
my brother tom went to target and i will go with him
My brother Tom went to Target and I went with him.
What are 2 things a writer should never include in their conclusion?
Thank you for reading
The end
Which 2 types of writing include a Thesis Statement?
Informative/Explanatory and Persuasive/Argumentative
What step focuses on fixing spelling, grammar, and formatting details?
Editing
What type of figurative language is this:
The rain pattered down occasionally interrupted by the startling crack and boom of thunder.
Onomatopoeia
Fix the sentences:
I am so excited for break to start said Jane
Me too Henry replied I am going to bake cookies go out of town and go sledding
"I am so excited for break to start," said Jane.
"Me too," Henry replied, "I am going to bake cookies, go out of town, and go sledding!"
Which sentence does NOT belong:
1. The scientific method is a way scientists learn by studying the world around them. 2. The world is a big place! 3. Some steps in the scientific method include questioning, forming a hypothesis, and preforming an experiment. 4. Many students use the scientific method in school too.
2. The world is a big place!
Name 5 narrative elements
Characters, Setting, Plot, Theme, Exposition, Climax, Problem/Solution, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution, Dialogue, Imagery
List the 7 steps in the writing process in order from first to last
Plan/Prewrite, Draft, Revise, Edit, Final Draft, Proofread, Publish/Turn in
Turn this simile into a metaphor:
My fingers were as cold as ice
Many options. Teacher will judge
What is the difference between these 2 sentences:
1. My sisters are in first and fourth grade.
2. My sister's teacher is Mrs. Smith.
1 is a plural s: more than one sister
2 is a possessive s: sister's
Is this an Intro/Body/or Conclusion paragraph?
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Conclusion