Opinion Writing
What do you need in your introduction in an opinion piece?
Hook, Background Information, Opinion and reasons
What goes into the introduction of a Informative Writing?
Hook, Background Information, Thesis (what the paper will be about and headings in order)
What are the elements of a narrative writing piece?
Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution
How many paragraphs should an opinion essay be?
4 (if 2 reasons) or 5 (if 3 reasons)
What does informational writing have that opinion writing does not?
Headings and/or facts
When should you press ENTER or use a new paragraph? (there are 2 answers)
Everytime a new character speaks or there is a change in scene (setting)
What do you need in order to back up your reasons?
Evidence from the text
What is the purpose of an informative writing?
To inform
What is it called when characters talk back and forth to each other?
Dialogue
What do you need to include after writing text evidence?
Elaboration
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To restate what the paper is about and the main ideas
Show, not tell that a character is disappointed.
Answers may vary
Draw an organizer that answers the prompt:
If you could meet anyone famous, who would it be and why?
Answers may vary (need introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, conclusion)
Draw an organizer that answers the prompt:
Write about how technology has changed over time.
Answers may vary (need introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, conclusion)
Draw an organizers that answers the prompt:
Come up with a time when you felt embarrassed.
Answers may vary (need to have characters, setting, beginning, middle, end)