Expository
What type of essay explains or informs?
expository or informative
What type of essay tries to convince the reader of a specific viewpoint?
persuasive or argumentative
What type of essay tells a story?
narrative
What is a common tool used to visually organize ideas before writing an essay?
graphic organizer
What strategies can help manage time during an essay test?
stay calm, stay focused, create a graphic organizer to organize your essay first
In an expository essay, it is important to provide facts and examples to support your __________ ____.
controlling idea
In a persuasive essay, what should the conclusion do for the reader?
remind the reader of your point of view, remind the reader about your reasons, summarize why they should agree with you
True or False: A narrative can be realistic or unrealistic.
true
What is the purpose of a graphic organizer in essay writing?
to organize your thoughts before you begin writing your essay
What should you do first when starting a writing test?
read the prompt
What is the first step in writing an expository essay?
read the prompt, then read the articles
In a persuasive essay, what is the role of the counter-argument?
to acknowledge the other point of view and then prove why your point of view is better
How does a narrative essay differ from an expository essay in terms of structure?
narrative: body paragraphs tell a part of the story
expository: body paragraphs give a fact to explain your controlling idea
How can a graphic organizer help in the revising process of an essay?
look at the graphic organizer to see what parts can be added or taken away and where they should go
Why is it important to read all the articles before writing your essay?
You must use information from the articles in your essay.
How is an expository essay different from a persuasive essay?
expository: tells facts to explain your controlling idea
persuasive: tells facts to prove your point of view and persuade the reader to agree with you
Why is it important to address opposing viewpoints in a persuasive essay?
It makes your argument stronger by showing why the other point of view is incorrect.
What is the climax of a narrative essay?
How is a graphic organizer the same for all types of essays?
What is the difference between revising and editing your essay?
revising: checking that your essay makes sense, you included all important information, you left out information that isn't needed or doesn't fit with the prompt
editing: checking for spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization mistakes
How can the use of facts and examples enhance an expository essay?
They let the reader know that your information is true and not just made up.
How can strong reasons support the point of view in a persuasive essay?
It gives the reader strong examples of why they should agree with your point of view.
How does the conclusion of a narrative essay tie up the story?
It gives the reader a reason for the story and something to think about. It tells them something they should have learned from the story.
In what ways can a graphic organizer improve the overall structure of an essay?
It helps you think about and write down your thoughts. It helps you plan out your information before writing your essay.
What are your steps when writing an essay?
1. read prompt
2. read articles
3. fill out graphic organizer
4. write essay
4. revise & edit