Body Paragraphs
In conclusion, strong imagery is just one of several narrative strategies good authors use to entertain their readers.
Summary
Anita wipes down the counter in front of her. There is flour, butter and sugar everywhere. However, she cannot wait until her cookies are done in the oven.
Anecdote
Is this correct formal writing?
The author used figurative language, sensory imagery, and strong word choice to make the story more interesting.
Correct
Your thesis should be the last sentence of the _____ paragraph.
Introductory
What is a fact?
A statement that can be checked or verified with evidence.
In the story, Cofer writes, “Luis grunts and stands up on top of his silver mountain . . . and sweeps his arms like the Pope blessing a crowd” (220).
TLQ
Water gurgles down a stream. A wind rushes through some leaves. A little chipmunk nibbles on an acorn.
Vivid Description
Is this a correct TLQ sentence?
According to the report, “The closest relative to the woolly mammoth is the elephant” (23).
Incorrect
What is the purpose of a Hook?
To get your reader interested and draw them into your essay
What is one type of evidence a writer can use to explain a topic?
Facts, statistics, examples, quotations, or information from reliable sources.
The image of a man rising on top of a metallic-silver mountain sticks in the reader’s mind since it is so unusual.
Explanation
Kara sits in front of the computer and stares at a blank screen. The pressure of writing a story that people want to read weighs heavily on her.
Anecdote
Is this correct formal writing?
New York is a great city for us to live in because of its theaters and restaurants.
Incorrect
What is the purpose of explanatory writing?
Inform and/or explain what you learned
Why should a writer explain how evidence supports the main idea?
To help readers understand the evidence and how it develops the explanation.
Another narrative technique used was strong images.
Answer/Topic Sentence
A student's backpack is like a blackhole. It is dark and mysterious, and once something goes in it, it never comes back.
Analogy
Is this a correct Hook strategy?
Have you ever seen a woolly mammoth? Since it went extinct thousands of years ago, you probably have not. Now scientists are trying to resurrect them.
No
What are two things that should not be used in formal/essay writing?
Contractions and personal (1st and 2nd) pronouns
A student writes, 'Exercise is beneficial.' What detail could best elaborate on this statement?
For example, regular exercise strengthens the heart and can improve sleep.
Creating odd yet descriptive settings and characters transports the reader into an unfamiliar but fascinating story as it is one they have never visited before.
Explanation
Ceiling lights flicker as students swarm the halls like bees to honey. A new student walks through the mob of classmates, holding their breath, trying to find their new homeroom.
Vivid Description
Is this a correct topic sentence?
Friendship and protection are two ways dogs help their owners.
No
A writer explains how to prepare for a natural disaster, presenting actions in the order they should occur. Which structure is most appropriate?
A chronological or sequential structure.
A source states that students who get enough sleep tend to perform better in school. Explain how a writer could use this evidence in a paragraph about sleep.
The writer could use the finding as evidence, explain how sleep supports attention and memory, and connect it to students' learning.