Analyze Details/Setting/ theme

Claim and Structural Patterns
References in informational writing/ Central Idea and Structural Patterns
Setting and Plot
Texts We've Read
100

In an informational text, what does the author use to develop a central idea or main message, and to express their point f viewor perspective on a topic

Details and supporting evidence.

100

Define Argument?

An author tries to persuade the reader to take a certain position. 

100

What are reference in information writing called?

Citations

100

Define exposition?

introduction to the characters, setting, and basic situation. 

100

In "Thats Not Progress" How does social media affect people?

it causes depression anxiety and low self esteem. 

200

Define Setting?

the setting is the time and place of the action in a story. 

200

Define Claim?

Their position or opinion on a topic. 

200

Define Citations?

shows the sources the writer used. 

200
Define Rising Action?

Introduction of the conflict or problem to be solved. 

200

Define Point of View in Biometrics Are Not Better? 

Perspective on a topic

300

Define Plot?

the sequence of events that makes up the narrative and usually involves characters in a conflict. 

300

Name two types of structural patterns?

Cause and Effect, Advantage/ Disadvantage

300

Define Central Idea? 

an idea or message that they want readers to understand. 

300

What is the definition of climax?

the point when the conflict reaches its peak of intensity. 

300

In The Biometric Body, name one benefit to Biometrics?

Facial recognition, finger print, voice recogition, and DNA. 

400

Define Theme?

the message the story/author is trying to tell the reader. 

400

Define Cause and effect?

Discusses the reason why situations exist and the effect they trigger. 

400

Define Compare and Contrast?

shows similarities and differences between two topics. 

400

What is the definition of falling action?

Period when events "calm down" after the climax. 

400

What are some disadvantages of Biometrics?

your biometric data can be stolen, your finger prints can be stolen using modeling clay. A photo can be used with facial recognition. 

500

What is the Theme of "Biometrics Are Not Better"

There a downsides to Biometrics.

500

Define advantage/ disadvantage

presents the positive and negative sides of an issue or topic. 

500

Name a signal word for comparison and contrast?

alike, although, both, by contrast, different, -er ending, instead, neither, same, similar, than

500

Define Resolution?

The story's ending, when the conflict is resolved. 

500

In From "Cinder" what was the setting of the story?

New Beijing Weekly Market at Cinder's booth