Argument 1
Argument 2
Thesis/TAPFS
Informationl/Functional Documents
Grammar
100
A series of statements designed to persuade the reader to accept a claim or opinion.
What is an argument
100
What does credible mean?
Believable, trustworthy
100
What is the formula for a thesis statment?
Subject + Opinion/Idea + 3 Reasons = Thesis Statement
100
Identify 3 types of Functional Documents.
Instructions, Product reviews, Warranties, Contracts, Recipes
100
Tell whether each example is a SENTENCE, RUN-ON, or FRAGMENT. If it is a run-on or a fragment, please correct the example. Tracy took the shortcut home she didn't want to walk far in the heat.
RUN-ON: Tracy took the shortcut home. She didn't want to walk far in the heat.
200
An opinion on a topic or an issue, which is often stated as a generalization, a broad statement that covers many situations. The whole idea of what the writer is saying.
What is a claim/opinion
200
Why the author is writing or what the author is trying to achieve.
What is the author's purpose.
200
What does TAPFS stand for?
Topic, Audience, Purpose, Format, Support
200
Identify 3 examples of logical sequence
Step by step, Point by point, highest to lowest, chronological, spatial, alphabetical
200
Tell whether each example is a SENTENCE, RUN-ON, or FRAGMENT. If it is a run-on or a fragment, please correct the example. The desert was unusually quiet.
Sentence
300
Gives support to an idea. May include facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, or quotations.
What is evidence/support
300
The writer's attitude.
What is tone.
300
Create a thesis statement based on the following subject: Students selling candy at school
Example: Students should not be permitted to sell candy at school because it cause distractions to the learning environment, promotes unhealthy eating habits, and encourages students to eat during class.
300
What is a functioanl document designed to help us do?
To get things done.
300
Tell whether each example is a SENTENCE, RUN-ON, or FRAGMENT. If it is a run-on or a fragment, please correct the example. With one inning left and the bases loaded.
FRAGMENT: Mr. Howard hit a homerun with one inning left and the bases loaded.
400
Appeals that include convincing reasons and evidence that appeal to a readers sense of logic.
What are logical appeals
400
Identify the type of appeal: Example: If you donate to the animal shelter, you not only help save puppies from a brutal death, but you place them in the loving arms of a new owner and savior.
What is an emotional appeal
400
Why is it important to "unpack" a prompt?
It helps the writer to know what they are expected to write about and what to include in their writing.
400
What is logical sequence?
Order that makes sense and is naturally easy to follow.
400
Tell whether each example is a SENTENCE, RUN-ON, or FRAGMENT. If it is a run-on or a fragment, please correct the example. Just in time for a midnight snack.
FRAGMENT: Mrs. Jensen woke up just in time for a midnight snack.
500
Who the piece is written for.
What is the audience
500
How can an author's credibility be determined?
By the degree, experience, or education the author has
500
In a standard 5 paragraph essay, how do the 3 reasons listed in the thesis statement help to organize the essay?
They become Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, and Body Paragraph 3.
500
In order for a document to be functional, what 2 characteristics must it have?
1. Each section must be clear and easy to understand 2. The sequence of information must be logical.
500
Tell whether each example is a SENTENCE, RUN-ON, or FRAGMENT. If it is a run-on or a fragment, please correct the example. He was batting left-handed, the ball went deep into right field.
RUN-ON: He was batting left handed. The ball went deep into right field.
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