Narrative
What is a narrative / narrative writing?
Narrative writing tells a story.
What is explanatory writing?
Writing that presents a topic and explains or informs readers.
What is a claim?
In an argument this is the writer's
position/opinion on an issue or a problem,
refers to how a writer chooses to write a
story; this can be done in first-person or in
third-person
What are the parts that make up a narrative text/writing? List at least 2
Narrative writing is made up of (includes):
- plot
-characters
-dialogue
-setting
What is an introduction? What is a conclusion?
Introduction: Hooks your reader and clearly states a claim or thesis statement that specifies your topic early on in your essay.
Conclusion: the last paragraph in a piece of writing that restates your claim/thesis, summarizes all of the important points, and ends with a final statement.
What is a reason?
in an argument these are the statements
and declarations that are made to justify
and support the writer's claim
What is an inference?
a logical guess that is made based on facts and one's own knowledge and experience
Define and give an example of dialogue.
Dialogue is a written or spoken conversation between two or more characters.
Example "How are you?" asked Sarah. "I'm fine, just tired." explained Andrew.
What is a thesis statement?
The controlling idea of your essay.
What is evidence?
Specific information such as facts, quotations, examples, statistics, or personal experiences (anecdotes) that are used support the claims and reasons.
the most important idea in an essay
Define setting and give a written or spoken example.
Setting is the time and place that the story is taking place.
"The fog rolled in behind the old mansion."
What is research?
this task involves investigating, and trying
to find an answer. You look up information
from different sources to find an answer to
a specific question.
What is a counterargument/counterclaim?
opposing viewpoints
What does credible mean?
When something is trustworthy and reliable
Continue to write one paragraph based on the following sentence.
Stan and Lewis walked through the fog and began making their way into the old mansion.
- Receive full points if you included dialogue, set a scene and connects to the story.
What is a source?
This word refers to anything that supplies information; they can be digital or printed 14. information.
What is support?
any material that serves to prove a claim.
What is a theme?
a message about life or human nature