All five senses to help "paint" a clear picture of what is happening in the story.
What does a narrative use that expository doesn't?
100
Think of an event in your life that did not turn out the way you thought it would. Tell what happened, and how it turned out differently than you expected. Tell also how you felt about the way the event actually turned out.
What is narrative?
100
One topic sentence and 3-4 supporting sentences.
What is a paragprah?
100
This kind of writing is used in two of your content (major) study areas.
What are science and/or social studies.
100
Hi, My name is Linda, and I want to tell you about my favorite place.
What is hook?
200
Sequential; Tell what happened in order.
What is the order of a narrative?
200
Think about a time when you lied. What happened? Were there consequences? Who else was involved, and how did you feel before, during, and after you lied?
What is narrative?
200
This is where you have 3-5 seconds to introduce what your topic is, inlude a setting, and introduce the main character AND get your reader to read the rest of the essay.
What is a hook?
200
These are used to further explain a statement within a paragraph.
What are examples?
200
My aunt went to the store and then came home. She was busy, so I left the house. When Steve met me at the park we played basketball. I won.
What are no details.
300
A beginning, a middle, and an end.
What three things must a narrative story have?
300
Choose a subject in school and write about its importance to students.
What is expository?
300
These are the two or three paragraphs in the middle of your essay.
What is "the meat" of your essay.
300
These are used to help support examples.
What are details?
300
Now that you've read my essay, I hope you agree that Mrs. Merkel is the best teacher.
What is no conclusion.
400
What can you use in your narrative essays to help paint a realistic picture of your story?
What is dialogue?
400
You have just been told that you and another person are tied for winning a $100.00 prize. To break the tie you must write a letter to Mr. L.M. Smith telling how you would use the prize money. The person writing the most interesting letter will be the winner.
What is persuasive?
400
A specific piece of information that helps to support a main idea or topic sentence.
What is a detail?
400
Expository
What is the 5th grade writing about on ISAT?
400
My dog, Jackson, is the best. Some people like cats, but I love Jackson. My aunt has a ferret, but it bites. Do you like ferrets? I know where you can get one...cheap.
What is no organization.
500
What is the soul of the piece? It's what notes the writer's personal style, as all his or her feelings and convictions come out through the words.
What is voice?
500
The beach is a great place to spend the day. Describe a typical day or extra special day at a beach and what people might do there.
What is expository?
500
This sentence is general and tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
What is a topic sentence?
500
No use of emotions; 5 senses.
What is not allowed in expository writing?
500
There are no details, no examples, and/or no paragraph development.
What is the number one mistake most kids make in writing persuasive, narrative, and/or expository?