Context Clues
Informational Essay Parts
Argumentative Essay Parts
Writer's Craft
Text Structures
100
He negotiated for a higher salary. 

What is the closest meaning to "negotiated" as it is used in the text: 

A. Tested   B. Bargained C. Resolved D. Picked

What is B. Bargained? 
100
This sentence should grab your reader's attention. 
What is a hook?
100
This sentence should be the last sentence in your introduction paragraph. 
What is a thesis or claim? 
100
Argumentative writing is in this point of view. 


Hint: Think first, second, or third point of view. 

What is third person point of view?
100
You should use this text structure to show differences and similarities between two topics. 
What is compare and contrast? 
200
The kiss was fleeting, like a breeze in the desert. 

What does fleeting most likely mean? 

A. terrible    B. short-lived   C. embarrassing  D. cold

What is b: short? 
200
These paragraphs are found between the introduction and conclusion. 
What are body paragraphs?
200
The part of the paragraph that refutes the counter-argument is called this.
What is a rebuttal?
200

Informational, Argument, or Narrative. This sentence came from this type of article: The term “herd behavior” comes from the behavior of animals in herds, particularly when they are in a dangerous situation such as escaping a predator. 

What is informational? 
200
You should use this text structure if you want to show events in chronological order. 
What is a sequence? 
300
The verdant hills were filled with birdsong in the spring. 

What does verdant probably mean? 

A. green   B. lush    C. Well maintained  D. wild

What is B: lush? 
300
Unlike argumentative essays, informational essays never have this paragraph in them. 
What is a counter-argument paragraph?
300
Body paragraphs follow this structure: Topic, _______, and explanation. 
What is evidence?
300

Informational, Narrative, or Argument. This sentence came from this type of text: The problem with plastics is they do not easily degrade.

What is argument or informational? 
300

This text structure is represented in this paragraph:

Videogames have been known to improve visual skills and even overcome dyslexia for those affected by the condition. However, videogames may also fuel depression and lead to shorter attentions spans. 
What is pro and con?
400
The politician made many grandiose promises, but never delivered on any of them. 

The word grandiose most likely means: 

A. untrue  B. glorious  C. determined  D. comical

What is b: glorious? 
400
Informational essays always focus on this, rather than on opinions. 
What are facts?
400
Conclusions always restate this sentence. 
What is the thesis statement?
400
You can guess how the writer feels about the subject of their writing from this word that starts with "t". 
What is tone?
400
This following is an example of this text structure: 

Obesity has become a major problem in the U.S.A. It has affected a large segment of the population. In addition to healthier eating habits, one solution is to make it easier for Americans to exercise. This could be done at work or during school. 

What is problem/solution? 
500
The holocaust is an atrocity that is taught in eighth grade. 

The word atrocity most likely means: 

A. assignment B. holiday C. abomination D. culture

What is C. abomination? 
500
This sentence is found between the hook and the thesis of the introduction. 
What is the background information? 
500

The following transition words are found in this type of argumentative paragraph: 

Although...

Even though...

Some people may argue...but...

What is the counter-argument paragraph?
500
The writer of an argumentative essay starts off their essay by writing a short story about the topic before launching into the background information of the topic. This type of short story starts with an "a". 
What is anecdote? 
500

This structure presents the causal relationship between an specific event, idea, or concept and the events, ideas, or concept that follow.


What is cause and effect?
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