Argumentative vs. Informative
The type of writing in which you inform or explain a topic.
What is expository/informative writing?
The last part of the writing process.
What is revising and editing?
How to decide if the essay is argumentative or informative.
What is read the prompt and complete P.A.T.?
The first thing you do when you receive the essay test.
What is P.A.T. (on planning sheet) and read and reread the prompt?
This is where you rephrase/restate the thesis/claim, provide specific/connecting information, and leave the reader with a lasting impression (general statement).
What is the concluding paragraph?
The part of your essay that opposes your claim or gives the other side's position.
What is counterclaim? (BUT-others may say . . .)
What to do after you read the prompt.
What is P.A.T? What is determine if it is it is informative or argumentative (P)? What is set up t-charts?
The part of the writing process where you check to see if the essay is on topic, makes sense, and follows conventions (Quill-like).
What is the proofreading/editing stage?
Here you use transitions, write reasons, make points, and include evidence.
What are the S.E.X.Y. body paragraphs?
Key words that will help you determine if your essay will be informative/expository.
What are "Explain," "Discuss," "Write an informational article," . . .
In argumentative writing, this is the phrase to let your reader know they are reading your counterclaim.
What is "the other side may argue", "the opposition may state," "however," "in contrast, "While most feel . . .," "Contrary to . . .?"
The first thing you do after reading the prompt and completing P.A.T.
What is read the passages, mark/highlight the text, and fill in t-charts?
The main parts of the essay where reasons stated in the thesis are presented with evidence, explanation, and why it is important to thesis.
What are the S.E.X.Y. body paragraphs?
Fix any mistakes including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation marks (i.e., make Quill-like).
What is revise and edit?
You have this much time to write your essay.
What is 120 minutes? Plan for 1 hour (60 minutes) and write for 1 hour (60 minutes).
Key words in the writing prompt for this type writing are: take a position, whether or not, state a claim, support, or go against.
What is argumentative writing?
The most focused part of the essay writing process.
What is writing the thesis and body paragraphs with evidence and explanations to support thesis (reasons)?
You need three reasons to develop your thesis/claim along with something else.
What is text evidence and explanation for each reason (in S.E.X.Y body paragraphs)?
Write a grabber or hook, connecting information, and thesis/claim + 3 reasons. (G S T)
What is the introduction?
This is the date of the FSA Writing test for 2019.
What is Tuesday, April 2. TOMORROW!
The amount of points given for each section of the rubric (Purpose/Focus, Evidence/Elaboration, Conventions/Grammar)
What is 4 points, 4 points, and 2 points?
4-4-2
This is what the beginning paragraph of your essay should include.
What is an introduction (G S T) with a hook/grabber, specific/connecting info., and a thesis sentence (claim)?
Body paragraphs are S.E.X.Y. This stands for what!
S-STATE the REASON
E-EVIDENCE
X-EXPLANATION
Y-whY this REASON supports thesis or claim and topic sentence.
Part 1: Where you find evidence to form three reasons for the thesis/claim.
Part 2: How you cite evidence in your essay.
What are the source texts? Highlight evidence in the texts and put into t-charts to determine reasons.
Example: (Source 2), "According to source 1," "The author of source three states . . ."
The sentence starters to use when citing text evidence.
What is "according to the text", "In (title of text) it states", "The author stated" etc