Narrative
What is a "narrative"
A Story.
What do you do in an "explanatory" essay?
You EXPLAIN facts and information about the topic
What does non-fiction mean?
What are the 3 types of POV?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
What are the 3 things you must introduce at the beginning of a story.
1. Setting
2. Characters
3. The Problem
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What is your goal in an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader of your opinion
What do we call an article that explains why something happened and what happened as a result.
Cause and Effect
What is descriptive language
When you write in a way that appeals to the 5 senses.
Hint: TIPTOP
What must you add BEFORE you restate your thesis in a conclusion paragraph?
A transition word
* In conclusion, In summary, Overall, etc.
What is the main idea in a text?
The main thing the author wants you to learn
What is personification?
When you give human traits to a non-human thing
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense, important, or exciting moment in a story.
What are the 8 parts of an essay?
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explain
Restate Thesis, Final Thoughts
What are supporting details?
Facts/Details that support the author's claim
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
What are the 4 different types of conflict?
1. Person vs. Person
2. Person vs. Nature
3. Person vs. Self
4. Person vs. Society/Technology/Etc
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Write me a thesis statement.
* My argument is: Kids shouldn't have to take the CAASP
* Reason #1: It creates stress
* Reason #2: It doesn't improve test scores
Kids shouldn't have to take the CAASP because it creates stress and it doesn't improve test scores.
What is an author's claim?
The author's main argument in the text
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If you are asked a short-answer question on the CAASP, what are the 3 things you need to do?
Answer The Question
Evidence (An example)
Explain