Conventions
Grammar
Informative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
100

Every sentence must start with this.

A capital letter.

100

It's/its going to rain this weekend.

It's (it is)

100

What is informational writing?

Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?

100

What is argumentative writing?

The writer has to:

  1. Investigate a topic

  2. Collect and evaluate evidence

  3. Establish position on the topic in a concise manner



100

What is narrative writing?

A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction

200

This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.

I

200

I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.


too

200

What should be included in the introduction paragraph?

1.) hook

2.) thesis statement

200
What is present in an argumentative essay that is NOT present in an informational essay?

A counterclaim/counterargument

200

What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?

1.) Characters

2.) Setting

3.) A conflict

300

Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?

A period, question mark and exclamation mark.

300

I invited my friends to go to the mall. They're/There/Their going to be so surprised when they realize I am actually throwing them a party.

They're (they are because it is plural)

300

What is citing evidence?

Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing

1.) direct quotes

2.) paraphrasing quotes

300

What are the 3 rhetorical appeals that you can use in an argumentative essay?

1.) ethos

2.) pathos

3.) logos

300

What are the 6 parts to a narrative arc in order (the mountain)? 

1.) Exposition

2.) Conflict introduced

3.) Rising action

4.) Climax

5.) Falling action

6.) Resolution

400

What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?

proper noun

beginning of sentence

letter I

Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )

400

Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.


Their (the house belongs to someone)

400

How can you introduce evidence from a text?

1.) In the article, "________"

2.) The author states, "_______."

3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______"

400

What words or phrases should you use to introduce a counterclaim?

1.) "While some people may say..."

2.) While others may think/say..."

3.) Any other phrase that goes with it

400

What is the definition of plot?

The sequence of events that take place in a story

500

Explain what a paragraph is.

5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.

500

I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.

there (location)

500

When you wrote an informational essay in November, what was the topic?

the health benefits of earning a college degree

500

When you wrote an argumentative essay in February, what was the topic and name 1 reason shown in the text?

For or against Pokemon Go

1.) Health benefits

2.) Distractions and disturbances

3.) Safety issues

4.) Social skills


500
What are you writing a narrative on?

3/6 vignettes based on "The House on Mango Street"

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