Central Idea
Define the phrase "Central Idea"
The main idea/point of a nonfiction text
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Define "Theme"
Theme is the message or lesson of a story
Define the word "Purpose"
Define the phrase "Point of view".
a particular way of viewing a matter
What is a prompt?
What you are supposed to respond to in a writing essay
True or False:
A central idea does not need to take into account the entire text.
FALSE- Central Idea is the main idea of the WHOLE text.
True or False:
Theme can be a single word.
FALSE- Theme can NEVER be a single word.
True or False
The purpose of the text is the message or main point.
FALSE- The purpose of the text is THE GOAL/WHAT THE AUTHOR WANTS YOU TO.
True or False
There is no particular reason an author would choose to write in a certain point of view.
FALSE- Different points of views have different impacts on the reader.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are the two essay types you could get on the FSA?
Informational and Argumentative
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is used in order to prove a central idea?
Evidence
What is wrong with the following theme statement?
"The prince lets the princess go which shows that he loved her which is why he freed her."
This is summary and is not a universal lesson
What does an author use to advance their purpose/prove their point?
Rhetoric OR Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Why would an author write in 1st person point of view? (E.g. "As I walked down the street, my head began to hurt.")
To make the story more personal
True or False:
I should have two to three quotes per paragraph.
FALSE- ONLY 1 QUOTE PER PARAGRAPH
What are elements of weak evidence?
Not specific
Opinions
General
The following is the definition for what word associated with theme:
The subject of a text
Topic
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How is the following advancing the purpose of getting us to donate money to the school?
"Kobe Bryant says "Give back to your community""
Ethos- By using Kobe Bryant and saying he wants us to give back it makes us want to be like him and give back to our community
How might a story change by putting it in a child's point of view?
We would read from the perspective of innocence or wonder.
What is the formula to a thesis?
What are elements of strong evidence?
Specific
Factual
What's wrong with the following theme?
The theme of "Once Upon A Time" is security is good for families.
This does not make sense with the plot of the story.
What's a claim?
An author's position on the text.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How might a story change if it was in a teacher's point of view?
It may be more caring or strict
The following is the formula to what essay part?
Transition + Restated Thesis= ?
Conclusion