Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter.
It's/its going to rain this weekend.
It's (it is)
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?
What is argumentative writing?
The writer has to:
Investigate a topic
Collect and evaluate evidence
Establish position on the topic in a concise manner
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.
too
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) background information/context
2.) thesis statement (main idea)
A counterclaim/counterargument
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
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)
What is citing evidence?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
This sentence clearly states the writer’s position on a topic and serves as the main claim they will support with reasons and evidence.
What is a thesis statement?
What are the 6 parts to a narrative arc in order (plot diagram)?
1.) Exposition
2.) Conflict introduced
3.) Rising action
4.) Climax
5.) Falling action
6.) Resolution
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.
Their (the house belongs to someone)
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, "______"
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
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
This type of text structure is used when an author explains how two or more things are alike and different, often using signal words like “similar,” “however,” and “on the other hand.”
What is compare and contrast?
After presenting an opposing viewpoint, this part of an argument explains why that viewpoint is incorrect or weaker, and reinforces the writer’s original claim.
What is a rebuttal?
This key part of a narrative occurs when the main character faces the biggest challenge, and the outcome of the story is decided.
What is the climax?