Opinion/Argumentative
What is a claim?
Your main argument
What is the purpose of expository writing?
To explain or teach
What are the main parts of a narrative?
Beginning, middle, end
What is the job of an introduction?
Introduce the topic/hook the reader
Which evidence is strongest?
A. Dogs are animals
B. Many dogs are furry
C. Dogs can protect homes and provide companionship
C. Dogs can protect homes and provide companionship
Which paragraph does your claim go in?
Introduction
What two things should every body paragraph include?
Evidence and explanation
What is dialogue?
Characters speaking
How many ideas should a body paragraph focus on?
One
Which transition does not fit?
A. First
B. Next
C. Suddenly
D. Finally
C. Suddenly
What should you include after giving evidence?
Explanation/reasoning
Which transition best shows sequence(the order in which things happen)?
A. However
B. First
C. On the other hand
What does "show not tell" mean?
use actions/details instead of just naming feelings
How can I show that I'm writing a new paragraph?
Which writing type is this?
"A student writes about why school should start later and uses reasons and evidence"
Opinion/Argumentative
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite of your opinion
Why is the evidence important in expository essays?
Supports ideas/proves explanation
Why do authors use sensory details (describing how something tastes, feels, looks)?
Help readers imagine/feel scene
What is the name of the last paragraph in an essay?
Conclusion
Which writing type is this?
"A student writes about their trip to their first Mariners game"
Narrative
Why should opinion writing use facts and evidence?
Makes arguments convincing?
What is the difference between summarizing and explaining?
Summarizing tells what happened; explaining tells why/how it matters
What makes a narrative interesting to read?
Conflict, emotions, details, strong characters
What is the name of the term that draws or hooks the reader in in the introduction?
"A student writes an essay about how the United States became a country"
Expository