Informational Writing
What is the purpose of Informational writing?
To inform
True or False: Argument writing is just yelling on paper.
False
True or False: The state standardized test for Language Arts is the RISE.
True
What is a warrant?
A reason
How many paragraphs are in an Informational Essay?
Three
What is a "good" question?
Something that can be answered with more than a simple yes/no. Something more thought provoking.
True or false: The best arguments are led by emotions.
False
What do you have to do for the RISE test?
A reading section and a writing section.
What do you need in an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Bridge, Claim.
What is a thesis statement?
A topic sentence; what your essay is about.
True or false: You are NOT allowed to include your own opinion in informational writing.
True.
What do you need to use and cite in an Argument Essay?
Both/All articles provided.
When are we starting the RISE test for English?
When we come back from Easter break; Tues. April 19th.
List all of the required paragraphs in an Argument Essay.
Introduction, 3 body, counterclaim, and conclusion.
How many body paragraphs are in an Informational Essay?
One.
What should you use in your writing to show facts/information?
Evidence
What is a refutation?
Acknowledging what the "other side" might say and arguing against it with evidence and logic.
What are you NOT allowed to have or use during the test?
ANY personal electronics, food, drinks, papers, etc.
You are only allowed to have a pencil and scratch paper given by the teacher.
What do you need in the Counterclaim paragraph?
What someone else might say, their 2 reasons why, and your 2 reasons (refutations) to counter that.
What are transitions? Give 5 examples.
Words or phrases that show a sequence of thoughts or ideas.
First, Next, Then, After, Later, etc.
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis? How is their purpose different?
Thesis= Informational
Claim=Argument.
A Thesis is the topic sentence or main idea of the essay and a Claim is the opinion that the author has on the topic of the essay.
What is the author's purpose in Argument writing?
To persuade.
What does RISE stand for?
Readiness
Improvement
Success
Empowerment
What is the full "outline" format of an Argument essay?
Introduction: Hook, Bridge, Claim.
3 Body: 3+ pieces of evidence each- cited and elaborated.
Counterclaim: What "they" say, 2 warrants, 2 refutations.
Conclusion: Restate claim, summarize main ideas, closing thought.
What are the 6 types of hooks?
Action/Anecdote, Flashback, Vivid Scene/description, Interesting fact/statistic, Powerful quote, and question (a good one).