Things that go in a narrative
Where the narrative takes place?
Setting or Scene
The supporting idea found throughout the entire essay
Main idea or central idea
he looks like a fish out of water
Metaphor
correct use of punctuation, capitalization, spelling
conventions
Proof from the reading to support the author's claim or thesis statement
evidence
What are the people in the story?
Characters
To say something is true and use evidence to support it
Claim
The way the writing is written. Not what is said but how it is said
Style
to correct any mistakes or add information and details
edit or draft
What does TMSEY mean?
Transition, main idea, source, evidence, your own words
A conversation between characters
Dialogue
an opening statement to grab the reader's attention
Hook
words used to link together ideas
Transition words
A sentence not written correctly
punctuation mistake
Usually found at the beginning of the essay is a clear idea of what the writing will be about
introduction
The issue or problem in the story
Conflict
The argument for the opposing side of the issue
Counterclaim
words and phrases used to appeal to all senses
Imagery
Rewording of someone else's writing in your own words
Paraphrase
The underlying message the author wants the reader to understand. The lesson or moral
Theme
The word used when the conflict is taken care of
Resolution
To draw conclusions from the text
Infer or inference
As slow as a sloth is an example of what?
Simile
The writer's choice of words. Can be formal or informal, serious or humourous
Diction
Brainstorming, outlining, listing, researching, and using four square organizers to create ideas before you start writing
Prewriting