Informative/expository essay
Furthermore, thus, moreover, however, first, surprisingly, more specifically, to put it another way, due to, since, hence, as a consequence
What are transition words/phrases
Conversation between two people.
What is dialogue.
to persuade, to entertain, to inform
The part of speech of the word -demonstrations-
What is a noun.
The punctuation you use when you quote someone else.
What are quotation marks.
The first sentence of a body paragraph that contains its subject.
What is a topic sentence.
Fearful apprehension or a feeling that something bad will happen.
What is foreboding.
The Part that shows Dorothy is caring and kind.
1.) "No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.
2.) "Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
3.) "Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
4.) "I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now."
What is "Oh," said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you." or #2.
The verb tense used when something is happening right now.
What is the present tense.
A type of writing in which an author attempts to prove that his or her position, or stance, on a topic is better than other points of view on a topic.
What is argumentative writing.
The guiding sentence of an essay.
What is a thesis statement.
Root word meaning to draw tight or bind.
What is the Latin root -strict-
The coordinating conjunction in the sentence.
There would be little time now to prepare the surprise, for his sister was already on her way back.
What is for.
The verb and its tense.
Next week, students will learn the quadratic formula.
What is "will learn" and future tense.
Presents a claim that the author is against.
What is a counterclaim.
The location of the thesis statement.
What is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
Displays authority, expertise, knowledge.
The following provides an example of this.
In this Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Snow White is offered an apple by an old woman disguised as the Queen who wants to kill her. Unfortunately, Snow White does not know this and takes a bite from the drugged apple — falling seemingly to her death.
And, for, but, nor, yet, so, or
What are coordinating conjunctions.
A character that changes or evolves throughout a story.
What is a dynamic character.
The last 1-2 sentences of the conclusion answer this.
What is "Why does it matter?" or "What's the importance/significance of this topic"
This means being in a specified state or condition. It typically changes a word to an adjective.
What is the Latin suffix -ent.
The type, and central idea.
The train was late this morning, and I forgot to pack a sandwich to take to work. When I got off the train, it was raining—but I had forgotten to take my umbrella! By the time I got to work, I was ready to turn around and head back home. What a morning!
What is implied and the author had a bad morning.
The verb and its principle part.
The president is holding a press conference tomorrow.
What are "is holding" and present participle.
This is when you highlight, write in the margins and connect to the text.
What is annotate or annotation.