Writing Review Jeopardy

Narrative

100

This literary term tells you "where" and "when" the story takes place

Setting

200

This plot element is the turning point of the story, where the conflict moves towards a resolution.

Climax

300

This type of language helps the reader visualize the story, provides descriptions of sights and sounds.

Sensory Language

400

The literary term for the main character in a story.

The Protagonist

500

This special type of Point of View is when the narrator is not a character in the story, but they know and reveal the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. 

Third Person Omniscient 

Informative

100

The main purpose of informational writing is to _______ the reader about a topic. 

Inform

200

The first sentence of a body paragraph that previews the focus of that paragraph

Topic Sentence

300

You answered the question and cited relevant evidence from the text. What do you need to do next in order to have a strong informational paragraph?

EXPLAIN (or Elaborate)

400

My main purpose in an informational essay is to summarize the key points made throughout the essay.

The Conclusion

500

I should be the final sentence in the introduction of an informational essay. I preview the writer's main ideas that will be discussed in the essay. 

Thesis Statement

Argumentative

100

The author's opinion in an argumentative text is also known as the...

CLAIM

200

In an argumentative essay, should you choose a side to mainly defend or can you defend both sides?

CHOOSE A SIDE

300

I am the part of the argumentative essay where the writer argues against or refutes the counter claims. 

REBUTTAL

400

Which of the following is a transition that would indicate the beginning of the rebuttal part of the counterargument paragraph? 

Additionally, However, For example

However

500

What is the main difference between argumentative and informational writing?

Argumentative defends one position against another (accept variations)

Who Am I

100

I am from Kalamazoo Michigan. I won the All-Star Game and World Series MVP awards in the year 2000. A few years later I was named Captain of the Yankees. Who am I?

Derek Jeter

200

I was the 43rd President of the United States. I was the president in 2001 when the World Trade Center was attacked. My dad was also a president. Who am I?

George W. Bush

300

I am a fictional character. My parents were killed when I was a kid but I still managed to become extremely wealthy as an adult. I was played in movies by Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck. Who am I?

BATMAN

400

I am an author. Some of my most famous writings include The Raven, the Tell-Tale Heart, and The Black Cat. I died in 1849 but much of my work is still read today. Who am I?

Edgar Allan Poe

500

I am an author. I wrote a three book series that was turned into 4 blockbuster movies. I was inspired to write the series while flipping on the TV between the coverage of the Iraq war and a reality TV show. The third book in the series was called Mockingjay. 

Suzanne Collins

Before and After

100

All-time great player currently leading the Los Angeles Lakers and a book by Roald Dahl about a large piece of fruit. 

LeBron James and the Giant Peach

200

The director of the Global SLC at DMS and a special language consisting of dots and dashes that can be sent to signal distress. 

Mr. Morse Code

300

Actor who played Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games movies and all-time great linebacker for the New York Giants from the 1980's

Jennifer Lawrence Taylor

400

Home of the "Whopper" and an animated show about a dad who lives in Texas and loves propane.

Burger King of the Hill

500

The name of the building you are in and a movie where Jack Black plays a music teacher

Decatur Middle School of Rock