Purpose
Which type of essay should you write in response to the following prompt? (informative, opinion, narrative)
Describe different types of rocks and explain the different ways in which they form.
informative
Every essay should start with this type of paragraph.
introduction
The plot diagram looks like a what?
mountain
"A" in ACEit
Answer the question
In what paragraph does the counterclaim get addressed?
Fourth (3rd ACEit)
Which type of essay should you write in response to the following prompt? (informative, opinion, narrative)
Write a story about a boy who goes missing in the woods and needs to find his way home.
narrative
The thesis statement is what sentence in the introduction?
last (or final)
What is the final step in the plot diagram
resolution (conclusion)
What two things are included in the "E" in ACEit?
Explain and elaborate
What is a counterclaim?
A claim that disputes the author's argument
Which type of essay should you write in response to the following prompt? (informative, persuasive, narrative)
Share whether you think kids should have a bedtime or not and explain why.
opinion
This type of essay requires a counterclaim to be included (informative, persuasive, narrative)
persuasive
This comes immediately before the climax of the story
rising action
What information is required in "A" in ACEit (2 things)
Author and title
Do you need to include evidence to support a counterclaim?
No
Which type of essay should you write in response to the following prompt? (informative, persuasive, narrative)
Write about a time when you accomplished a goal.
personal narrative
In the introduction paragraph of a narrative essay, you should introduce which two things? (Hint: parts of a story)
hook and claim
This is where characters and setting are introduced
exposition
Sum it up
What type of essay is closest in terms of a graphic organizer to a persuasive essay?
Informative
Name the three types of essays you may be asked to write.
informative, persuasive (or argumentative), narrative
Every narrative essay needs what three major literary elements?
Characters, dialogue, setting
This is located between the climax and the resolution
falling action
An in-text citation includes what information?
last name and page (or paragraph) number
What is Mr. Pickering's oldest son's name?
Tom or Thomas