Informational Essay
Found in the Introduction Paragraph, this sentence grabs the attention of the reader.
The Hook
Personification
Giving human characteristics to NON-HUMAN objects.
In an Argumentative Essay, this statement shows the audience which side you are on.
Claim
Justin felt anxious throughout the story. Explain the reasons why.
There are multiple reasons why Justin felt anxious throughout the story.
Why should students have cell phones in school?
Answer approved by teacher. Should include 3 different ideas.
The Final Paragraph of an Informational Essay.
Conclusion Paragraph.
Metaphor.
A comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as."
How many paragraphs should be in an argumentative essay?
6
Why do some experts say that zoos are not a great place for endangered species?
Experts say that zoos are not a great place for endangered species for a number of reasons.
Three topics approved by teacher
What is the purpose of an Informational Essay?
To INFORM the reader on a certain subject or topic.
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration, example: "I had to walk 1,000 miles"
Counterclaim
The other side of an Argument - not the side you are on (the claim) but the other side.
Why was Kathleen upset in chapter 3?
There are several reasons why Kathleen was upset in chapter 3.
Why should schools NOT be year round?
**DOUBLE BONUS** What would your counterclaim be?
Three Reasons approved by Teacher
Counterclaim approved by teacher - shows the opposite view.
What is Evidence?
Direct Quotations from the Text.
Idiom
Phrases that do not have the same meaning when taken literally. Example: "When Pigs Fly"
What comes after a counterclaim in your essay?
Rebuttal
The article gave several reasons why people should bring their own shopping bags to the grocery store. Explain the two reasons you think are the most important.
There are two important reasons why people should bring their own shopping bags to the grocery store.
High school athletes should be given mandatory drug tests
3 reasons of YES THEY SHOULD, approved by teacher
The portion of an Informational Essay where you make your main point/central idea with 3 reasons.
Thesis Statement.
Allusion.
Making a reference to something OUTSIDE of the text.
Thinking of an outline of an argumentative essay, what would each paragraph include?
**DOUBLE BONUS** Explain what needs to be included in EACH paragraph.
Introduction, Hook, Background Information, Claim & 3 Reasons (Thesis Statement)
2 Body Paragraphs, using RACE
1 Body Paragraph for Counterclaim (RACE)
1 Body Paragraph with Rebuttal (RACE)
Conclusion Restatement of Claim, sentence for each reason, Mic Drop
What time is it?
There are many different times around the world.
There are a number of times zones in this country alone.
Mrs. Hough is the BEST ELA teacher in 7th grade.
**DOUBLE BONUS** What would be a counterclaim?
3 reasons approved by teacher.
Counterclaim must be about Mrs. Weaver