Argumentative Writing
What are the three elements of an Argumentative introductory paragraph?
Hook
Background (4Ws)
Claim
What are two words that you should never use in your thesis statement?
stuff, things, good, bad, .....
Name three things that every narrative must have.
Beginning, middle, end, characters, setting, plot, rising action, falling action, climax, conflict, dialogue, dialogue tags, descriptive language, sensory details, figurative language, a protagonist, an antagonist, a penguin in a bowtie, ect....
Explain the four elements of CHOP.
Circle verbs that tell you what to do.
Highlight important phrases.
Organize a list.
Plan your attack.
True or False: Mr. Branch's wife is pregnant with his first child.
True
Two
What makes a strong hook?
Name all five elements of the plot structure in order.
Exposition: (Setting and characters)
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
Provide more descriptive alternatives for the following phrases:
1. Very sad
2. Very fast
3. Very ugly
1. Depressed, morose, withdrawn, melancholic, etc...
2. Speedy, swift, brisk
3. Horrifying, hideous, disgusting
What is Mr. Branch's cat's name?
Lily
What should go into a counterclaim body paragraph?
Claim
Rebuttal
Evidence
Elaboration
Ending
For which novel did we write two informative essays this year?
What were the topics of those essays?
To Kill a Mockingbird
1. Historical truths in the story
2. Informative report on Tom's trial
Name five dialogue tags that are not "said."
Whispered, whimpered, shouted, mumbled, asked, sighed, etc...
Daily Double: CHOP this narrative prompt in under 5 minutes
Other than teacher and firefighter, what other job has Mr. Branch had?
Farmer, Groundskeeper, Pizza Maker, Book Publisher, CEO of Young Men's Nation, House Painter, Hot Air Ballon Crew Member, Curriculum Designer.
What is an appropriate counterclaim for the following claim?
Schools should not require school uniforms because they limit students' freedom of expression.
What are the elements of an informative body paragraph and how many sentences long should each element be at minimum?
Topic - 1
Context - 2
Evidence - 1
Elaboration - 2
Ending - 1
"All the world's a stage." is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Daily Double: CHOP this Informative prompt in under 5 minutes
Turn in your team's results.
What are Mr. Branch's three diplomas for?
Bachelor's degree in Literature
Masters degree in Education
Masters degree in Writing and Publishing
Name all elements of a five paragraph argumentative essay in order.
Hook, background, claim
Topic sentence, context, evidence, elaboration, ending.
Topic sentence, context, evidence elaboration, ending.
Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, elaboration, ending.
Restatement, So what?
What is the proper way to cite evidence in an informative essay?
MLA format. The citation belongs at the end of the sentence with the author's last name and the page number in parenthesis, like this (Branch 13).
Name and define five different types of figurative language.
Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, etc...
Daily Double: CHOP this Argumentative prompt in under 5 minutes.
Turn in your team's results.
What is the due date for Mr. Branch's son?
October 8th.