Reading
Which quotation from "Story A" best supports the message of "Story B"?
This is an example question for which type of passage?
Across Genre
Editing is...
Making it LOOK better
-grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, usage, etc.
What type of essay are you required to write? What is your author's purpose?
Expository
AP: to explain something
This genre contains a plot, a setting, a protagonist, an antagonist, literary devices, a theme, and its purpose is to entertain the readers.
Fiction
How many sentences are required to complete a paragraph?
MINIMUM of 3!
Bonus: What is considered a passing score? (4 digits)
3775
Revising is...
making it SOUND better
-changing ideas, organization, adding transitions, removing or adding sentences, etc.
How do you dissect a prompt? (3)
Quote: boxed in
Distractor ?: omit or cross through
Actual Prompt: "Write an essay explaining..."
What are the 4 main types of Literary Texts?
Poetry
Drama
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
When providing an example or evidence, what should you write about?
something personal
What is Media Literacy? Name 3 examples/types.
The ability to analyze media critically.
-ads, posters, caricatures, cartoon strips, maps, photos, diagrams, tables, news, flyers, etc.
Changing spelling, adding punctuation, and switching pronouns are all examples of.....?
editing
What should be included in the conclusion?
1. restated thesis
2. summary of main points
3. call to action or look to the future
This genre is based on true events and people but uses storytelling elements and literary devices. It relies on the author's ability to retell factual events in an engaging way.
Literary Nonfiction
Name two types of hooks.
Onomatopoeia, question, dialogue, setting, fact, definition, exclamation, mystery, funny
What is author's purpose? What are the three main categories?
The reason for writing the passage.
1. To Inform
2. To Persuade
3. To Entertain
What do revising and editing have in common? (2)
-both make changes to a paper
-improve quality of writing (clarity)
-help create a smooth flow
What should be included in the body paragraph?
1. topic sentence
2. personal example/evidence
3. analysis of example/evidence (link it back to thesis)
This genre is used to inform the reader or convey information about a specific topic. Usually uses embedded media to support the main idea.
Informational
Where do you look when creating a topic sentence?
Your subtopic (or reason why) in your thesis.
List three ways to use annotations.
-unknown word meanings, summarizing, citing evidence, confusing parts, making personal connections, identifying literary devices, determining author's purpose, identifying essential info, etc.
Finding an effective way to combine sentences, restate a thesis, and changing word placement are all examples of.....?
Revising
What should be included in the intro paragraph?
1. hook
2. background knowledge
3. thesis statement
This genre states a claim or view as the thesis and then provides evidence that directly supports the author's viewpoint. The topic is typically controversial and always has some degree of bias.
Argumentative/ Persuasive
How do you create a thesis? (4 steps)
1. turn prompt into question.
2. turn the question into a declaration
3. list a reason why
4. combine declaration + reason = THESIS