Writing
What does RACE stand for?
restate, answer, cite, and explain
What should the beginning of a short constructed response start with?
Restate the questions and answer
True or False: I can use my personal opinion when writing an informational essay.
FALSE
What is the formula to create a thesis statement for an argumentative essay?
Restate Topic (what position are you taking) + Reason 1 + Reason 2
The perspective in which a story is written with 'I', 'me'.
1st person Point of View.
What does SCR stand for?
Short Constructed Response
What does 'C' stand for in RACE and how many citations do you need?
Cite text evidence- at least 2 citations
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
To explain a topic to the reader; to inform the reader
True or False: Logos is the appeal of logic.
This is true.
What is the difference between tone and mood.
Tone - the writer/speaker's attitude towards something
Mood - the way the writing makes the reader feel
What does ECR stand for and how many paragraphs do you need?
Extended Constructed Response; 4 paragraphs
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To write something in your own words while maintain the same ideas.
True or False: The following structure is incorrect.
Body Paragraph 2:
-Resate prompt with answer 1. To begin, the text states- The author also states- This shows-
False; this structure is correct.
What is the purpose of asking a rhetorical question?
It does not require an answer; It is used to make a point.
How might an author foreshadow an event in the story?
By leaving the reader hint/clues indicating that something happen in the future.
Restate this question and answer it. What is one of the expectations on our social contract for reading?
answers vary; One of the expectations on the social contract is to be responsible for your assignments.
Borrowing someone's words directly to use them in your own writing to support your response is called what?
Citing Text Evidence
How should you format the conclusion?
1. Restate the thesis in a new way
2. Summarize main points
3. Final statement
Answering in a full and complete sentence, what is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay?
The purpose of writing an argumentative essay it to convince someone of something, using facts and evidence.
What are the four (4) types of conflict? Identify if they are internal or external.
- Man vs Man (EX)
- Man vs Self (IN)
-Man vs Society (EX)
- Man vs nature (EX)
HIT; Hook, Insight (summary), and Thesis
What is the length of the RACE strategy?
4-5 sentences
What is a thesis statement and where is it found in the essay?
A thesis statement is the controlling idea of the entire essay, and is found at the end of the introduction paragraph.
What is the different between ethos and pathos?
Ethos - character appeal (confidence, experience)
Pathos - emotional appeal
The theme of the story is what?
Theme is the central message or life lesson the author wants to convey to his/her readers.