Narrative
Expository
Argumentative
Descriptive
Essay Format Rules
100
What format should a Narrative follow?
The PLOT Mountain
100
What is the PURPOSE of an Expository?
To Explain
100
What type of pre-writing strategy should the writer use when creating an Argumenative essay? (what should you do first?)
First, pick a side, create a thesis statement...then construct your topic sentences!
100
What are five types of sensory languages?
1. sight 2. hear 3. touch 4. smell 5. taste
100
What is a thesis statement and topic sentences
What should you create first when constructing an argumentative essay, compare & contrast essay, and expository essay?
200
How is a Narrative organized?
Chronological Order (a sequence of events, in a certain order, that makes sense)
200
What kind of support does the Expository essay require?
FACTS
200
What is the point behind creating a thesis statement and topic sentences?
A thesis tells what your OPINION is and 3 reasons to support it.
200
What is a SIMILE?
A comparison between two objects using the words like or as
200
How many sentences per paragraph?
6-8
300
What is the SETTING?
time and place of a story
300
What kind of support does the Expository essay require?
One sentence that tells what your essay is about and your reasons supporting that.
300
What should the writer do throughout their argumentative paper? Name at least three...
Not use 'you' or 'I' Use evidence based terminology Check spelling and grammar
300
What is a METAPHOR?
A comparison NOT using like or as...
300
What is the structure of a body paragraph?
Point to anchor chart ... :)
400
What is the CLIMAX?
A Climax is when the story takes a turn or the best..or worst!
400
What are TRANSITION WORDS?
Words that move your paragraphs/sentences from one to the next
400
How could the writer introduce the argument in the introduction?
1. Question 2. Quote 3. Stat 4. Interesting fact
400
What type(s) of language do we use to describe imagery?
Sensory language Figurative language
400
A narrative is just a ....
STORY
500
Label the parts of the PLOT MOUNTAIN
1. Introduction 2. rising action 3. Climax 4. Falling action 5. Resolution
500
Can the writer of an Expository essay use 'you or I'?
NO
500
True or False: Should the writer acknowledge the opposing viewpoint in their introduction? Why?
Yes, it is always good to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint because it reinforces your thesis choice.
500
What does Ms. Newman say to you when you are worried about not finishing your essay in time?
" Make the most with the time you have. "
500
What are the names of the modes in which you CANNOT use YOU or I...
What is ARGUMENTATIVE, EXPOSITORY, and COMPARE & CONTRAST essay.
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