Narrative Writing
Expository Writing
Kicking it UP a NOTCH!
Transition Words
Narrative Essay
100
Beginning, Middle, and End
Name tghe paragraphs a Narrative writing should have
100
5
How many paragraphs should an Expository Writing have?
100
Specific Details addressed in writing such as Sounds, Sight/See, smells, Tastes, Feelings
What are sensory details?
100
Name the transition word in the following sentence, the dog was blue because he fell in paint.
What is because
100
10 minutes
How long should it take you to plan?
200
Who, What, When, and Where
What are the 4 W's in a Narrative Writing?
200
Explain and Why
What 2 words tell you it is Expository?
200
A similes is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are being compared based on common trait or characteristics.
What are similes?
200
"First of all," "To being with," and "One reason" are all transition words that can be used at the beginning of this body paragraph.
What is the first body paragraph?
200
The conclusion 5-6 sentences or more
How many sentences should you have in your ending?
300
Story and time Now write a story about what happened or a time you....
When reading your prompt, name 2 key words that will tell you it is narrative?
300
Restate the main ideas
How can you end an expository writing?
300
What is the author's purpose in this sentence, The underground railrode was used to help slaves escape to freedom in the north.
What is to inform
300
You can use these words to show that you're moving on from one idea to another.
What are transition words?
300
The Beginning (5 -6 sentences or more) A. Grabber B. Setting - place/character/dates/time C. Theme (topic) prompt
How many sentences are in the Beginning of a narrative essay and what parts should be addressed?
400
I learned or How I feel now
In what way do you conclude a Narrative Writing?
400
JUST ONE WITH 3 main reasons why
In an expository writing should you explain many topics or one topic?
400
Dialogue is talking on paper and you must use quotation.
What is Dialogue and how do we know it's dialogue?
400
Read the paragraph below. Which transition word(s) best completes the sentence and paragraph? A pelican uses its pouch to catch fish. It dives into the water and spreads its bill open like a net. When the pelican comes up, it has a mouthful of fish. _________ the pelican lets the water drain, it tosses its head back and flips the fish down its throat. A. Meanwhile B. After C. Following D. Hereafter
What is after?
400
Surprising Statement, Question, Quotation, Antidote, Dialogue
What does SQQAD stand for?
500
In the beginning, In the meantime, It seemed like, Suddenly, Minutes later, etc.
Name 2 transitional words that you should use in a Narrative Writing:
500
For example, Another reason, Furthermore, To Begin with, In addition
What 2 transtional words are good to use in Expository?
500
This paragraph usually lets your reader know the purpose of writing and usually does something to catch the reader’s attention?
Introductory Paragraph
500
Mexico is the world's largest producer of silver. It is the second-largest producer of graphite and bismuth, the third-largest producer of mercury, and the fourth-largest producer of arsenic and selenium. _______________, sulfur, lead, zinc, coal, uranium, iron ore, and copper are all mined in Mexico. A. Additionally B. Nonetheless C. For all that D. Meanwhile
What is additionally?
500
The Middle - 7-9 sentences or more A. Plot (what actually happens/topic/theme) B. Problem C. Solution/Resolution
How many sentences should you write in the Middle and what topics should be addressed?
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