General Writing 1
What should you write on the yellow scratch paper that you will get?
A graphic organizer/plan for writing
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
To inform or explain something to the reader.
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To persuade or convince.
What is evidence?
Information from the text that supports your central idea/claim.
What are the 3 main parts of an essay?
1. Introduction
2. Body paragraphs
3. Conclusion
What key word(s) will you see in the prompt for an expository essay?
Explain, expository, informational
Does expository writing include opinions?
No!
What is a claim/thesis in an argumentative essay?
The writer’s position or argument.
What is “mirror” elaboration?
Repeating the evidence instead of explaining it.
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence of a paragraph that states what the main focus will be.
Fix the error: their going too the store.
They’re going to the store.
Which is an expository claim?
A) “School uniforms should be required.”
B) “School uniforms affect student behavior and focus.”
B) “School uniforms affect student behavior and focus.”
What is the opposing viewpoint that you must show called?
Counterclaim.
Which is better elaboration?
Evidence: “Astronauts exercise daily.”
A) This shows astronauts exercise daily to stay on board their space craft.
B) This shows exercise is necessary for astronauts to keep their bodies strong in space.
B) This shows exercise is necessary for astronauts to keep their bodies strong in space.
What key word(s) will you see in the prompt for an argumentative essay?
Opinion, argumentative, give your opinion
What words/phrases should you not use in your essay?
I, me, we, in my opinion, I think, etc.
At a minimum, how many points should you make in your essay?
Three
Consider this claim:
The best place to have a birthday party is at a bowling alley.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
A. Bowling alleys have arcade games and other entertainment besides bowling in case people don't like to bowl.
B. People who don't like to bowl may not have fun at a bowling alley.
C. Bad weather will not affect a birthday party at a bowling alley.
B. People who don't like to bowl may not have fun at a bowling alley.
Put in order:
A) Evidence
B) Elaboration
C) Introduce quotation
C (Introduce)
A (Evidence)
E (Elaboration)
A: Maintaining a job while in schools is the best way for students to learn time management, earn higher grades, and graduate on time.
B. This essay examines the effect of part- or full-time employment on college students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate-level degree program.
A: Maintaining a job while in schools is the best way for students to learn time management, earn higher grades, and graduate on time.
Hook, background info, claim/thesis
Fix the errors in this sentence:
In source 1 paragraph 2, it states "As a result, astronauts are weightless".
In Source 1, Paragraph 2, it states, "As a result, astronauts are weightless."
Consider this claim:
Wearing shoes inside a house is unsanitary and should be avoided.
Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
A. Affordable shoe racks offer a convenient way to organize shoes in the entryway of homes.
B. A national survey found that sixty-three percent of Americans opt not to wear their shoes inside their homes.
C. Researchers have found that shoes have millions of potentially harmful bacteria on them, as well as allergens.
C. Researchers have found that shoes have millions of potentially harmful bacteria on them, as well as allergens.
How can you introduce evidence from a text?
1.) In the article, "________"
2.) The author states, "_______."
3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______
Claim: Boxing should be banned as a professional sport.
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim?
A. Boxing promotes discipline, increases self-esteem, and encourages physical fitness.
B. Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence against other people
B. Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence against other people