Main idea
The most important thing they want you to know about a topic.
Conflict
Major problem in the story.
How should you begin and end your ECR?
With a thesis statement
How do you combine 2 complete sentences together?
, + FANBOY or ;
Juxtaposition
When you place two concepts or objects next to or near each other, thereby highlighting their innate differences and similarities
Summary
A short overview of the main points of a text.
Theme
The message or lesson learned.
What are the parts of the Planning T?
Thesis, Example 1, Explain 1, Example 2, Explain 2, Conclusion
How do you know if a sentence is complete? What must it have in it?
It has a subject, verb, and complete thought.
Analogy
Is a comparison between two items based on a similar characteristic or feature
Thesis/Controlling Idea/Claim
The argument the author will make about the topic.
Plot
The sequence of events that make up a story.
How many paragraphs should it be & what are they called?
4 - Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion
What are the FANBOYS?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Counterargument
A viewpoint that opposes your main argument.
Convey
To express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people.
Resolution
The conclusion of the story’s plot.
How many pieces of text evidence should you have minimum?
2
When a sentence starts with an AAAWWUBBIS, where do you find the subject of the sentence?
After the comma inside the complete sentence.
Logical Fallacy
Flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning.
Develop
Build, Create, Make.
Climax
The highest point of tension or drama in a narratives’ plot.
What should you do after typing your ECR?
Revise and edit!
What things get capitalized in a sentence?
Capitalize the 1st word of every sentence.
Capitalize the names of SPECIFIC people, places, and things
Bandwagon
Getting people to do or think something because “everyone else is doing it” or “everything else thinks this.”