Writing
What is needed at the very beginning of an informational essay to grab the reader's attention?
Hook
A person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
This is the beginning part added to a word that changes its meaning, like re- or un-.
Prefix
This tells what a passage is mostly about.
Main Idea
This compares two things using the words “like” or “as.”
Simile
"The day I saved my cat from a tree."
Narrative
An action word.
Verb
This compares two things without using “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
This is the lesson or message the author wants readers to learn from a story.
Theme
This is information that can be proven true.
Fact
What is the purpose of an opinion essay?
To persuade the reader to agree with your thoughts/opinion.
A word used to describe a verb.
Adverb
These are words that mean the opposite.
Antonyms
This is a smart guess you make using clues from the text and what you already know.
Inference
This is the ending part added to a word that changes its meaning, like -ful or -less.
Suffix
What type of essay would this prompt be?
"The three types of sharks that live on the coast of Washington"
Informational
Example of this part of speech:
He, She, They, Him, Her
Pronoun
This is the basic word part that carries the main meaning of a word.
Root Words
These marks are used at the end of sentences, in dialogue, and to show pauses.
Punctuation
This part of writing wraps up the ideas and gives the reader a final thought.
Conclusion
These facts, examples, or details help support your reasons.
Evidence/ details from the text
a word that connects a noun or pronoun to another part of a sentence, acting like a bridge to show position, direction, or time.
Preposition
When you use nearby words and sentences to figure out the meaning of an unknown word, you are using these.
Context clues
This is the most exciting or turning point of a story.
Climax
This lists important words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings.
Glossary