Opinion
What does the acronym OREO stand for and how do we use this organizer?
OREO (O, RE1, RE2, O) Each section is a different paragraph.
Paragraph 1 - Opinion,
Paragraph 2 - Reason, Evidence Paragraph 3 - Reason, Evidence, Paragraph 4 - Opinion
What acronym organizer do we use for body paragraphs in an informative essay?
TIDE (T, ID1, ID2, E) Each section is a different paragraph!
What punctuation do we use to show dialogue in narrative writing?
Quotation Marks
correct this sentence:
i like pizza its my favorite food.
I like pizza. It's my favorite food.
What must every sentence have?
Every sentence must have a subject and verb and be a complete thought.
What is the first thing you should do when you receive your Writing TCAP booklet?
Flip it to the back page, read the prompt and highlight the question. Make notes, annotate, while you read with your prompt in mind.
What should you do while reading the text and what should you keep in mind while reading?
Annotate while reading and keep the prompt in mind while reading the text.
Name two things every narrative story should include?
Characters and setting
correct this sentence:
my mom and dad is going to the store
My mom and dad are going to the store.
What is a transition word, and give an example.
A word that helps ideas flow smoothly, like “first,” “next,” or “finally”
What are the three parts of the introduction paragraph in an opinion essay?
Hook, NAC, Opinion Statement
What must the main idea of your paper align with?
It must align with what the prompt is asking you to do.
What does the voice of the narrator and point of view mean?
The voice of the narrator is who is telling the story. Narratives you write for TCAPS will be either 1st person point of view, where the person telling the story is inside the story, or it will be third person point of view, where the person telling the story is outside of the story.
1st person pov uses pronouns like I, me, we.
3rd person pov uses pronouns like he, she, they.
correct this sentence:
the dog chased the cat but the cat runned fast
The dog chased the cat, but the cat ran fast.
What does it mean to revise your writing?
To improve your writing by adding, deleting, or changing ideas
Where do you get evidence and elaboration from for your RE1 and RE2?
Evidence must be found in the text. Elaboration may come from the text or your brain.
Each RE paragraph has a total of 8 sentences.
What does ID1 and ID2 paragraphs include?
They are made of 8 sentences;
A topic sentence, details from the text to support your topic sentence and elaboration of each detail.
Use " " when taking evidence from text.
Elaboration can come from the text or brain!
Why do authors use dialogue in a story?
To show what characters are thinking or feeling
correct this sentence:
on tuesday me and jake went to the zoo
On Tuesday, Jake and I went to the zoo.
What is the difference between a narrative, an opinion, and an informative essay?
Narrative tells a story
Opinion shares your opinion with reasons
Informative gives facts or explains something
What should you include in your conclusion paragraph for an opinion essay?
Restate your opinion, NAC, and leave the reader with something to think about or maybe a call 2 action. Transition words like finally, since, or in conclusion work nicely in the last paragraph.
What is the purpose of citing evidence in your informative writing?
To support your answer using facts from the text
List all the parts a narrative should include.
Dialogue, setting, characters, problem, and solution
correct this sentence:
"do you want to play outside asked mia"
"Do you want to play outside?" asked Mia.
What should do at the beginning at each new paragraph? Should you go down a line when starting a new paragraph or stay on the same one?
You should go down a line and indent.