Writing Process
This is the first thing your write when beginning an essay as a means to plan.
What is the 5 sentence outline?
The “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader.
What is the central idea?
These devices are used to show a reader what the author is trying to say. With many different types, it keeps a poem or writing interesting!
What is figurative language?
This term is a way to identify when a character goes through a change in a story. While it may have the word character in it-don't forget the ending!
What is characterization?
Using Greek and Latin origins this is the main word part, for trees, it grows into the ground.
What is root?
This is the Super Important Sentence and is a one-sentence answer to the question.
What is the thesis?
A paragraph contains facts, statements, examples-specifics which guide us to a full understanding of the main idea. They clarify, illuminate, explain, describe, expand and illustrate the central idea(s)
What are supporting details?
Each poem has this which helps guide the thinking and presenting of ideas.
What is structure?
Simply put-this is the way the story is told or how it is narrated.
What is point of view?
Paired with a root these letters come at the beginning to change the meaning.
What is prefix?
This is the part of the body paragraph where you give more information about your answer to the question and go into detail and explain further. Some say it is the points are earned.
What is the explanation?
A writer is presenting this when they make a claim, include reasons with evidence, and address the other side of the topic.
What is an argument?
This person may or may not be the author, but they are definitely "saying" the poem to you
What is the speaker?
Different from point of view, this is the way a character or writer might see something-their ideas or beliefs about a topic or event.
What is perspective?
Can't have it without a root word, but when placed at the end it can change the meaning or word type.
What is suffix?
This is the least important sentence in the essay, but don't be fooled by its placement-it comes first!
What is the hook?
This is written to review a text or tell only the main parts.
What is a summary?
When two lines in the poem rhyme and present one idea they make one of these.
What is a rhyming couplet?
Goes beyond time and place, this is also the environment around the events in the story.
What is setting?
The feeling a reader gets from the story.
What is mood?
This is the part of the essay where you show proof and part of getting this correct means standing up and showing how to mark it properly!
What is citing evidence?
An author might show this when writing about a topic, clearly, they are favoring one side.
What is bias?
This may teach you a lesson about life or it simply a message the author wants you to know.
What is the theme?
Just like in poetry, the author wants to show you this through the story to help you in life.
What is theme?
The author's attitude about the topic, shown through word choice. Also, something you should watch when talking to adults.
What is tone?