Informational
Transitional Words
Grammar
Paragraphs
Persuasive
100
Name a type of Informational Text
Biography, Autobiography, Articles, Newspapers, and any text that gives information on any topic.
100
Many animals, such as the tiger, live relatively solitary lives; ___________________, others live in social groups. The gorilla lives in a group consisting of a male, his harem, and their children. a) furthermore b) in contrast c)for instance
B) in contrast
100
to make your ideas connect smoothly you should use...
What are transitional words?
100
the last paragraph of an essay
What is the conclusion?
100
Who or what is the most important to keep in mind when writing a persuasive paper?
The Audience
200
why are informational texts important?
To gain knowledge
200
In Antarctica, there are pools of water amidst the frozen environment. Scientists believe that the water doesn’t freeze _____________hot spots in the land beneath the pools.
a) Because of b) Although c) While
a) Because of
200
Is this sentence written correctly? on our way to the beach, the tire blew out.
What is NO! The first word in a sentence should be capitalized!
200
the second, third, and fourth paragraphs of a five paragraph essay
What is the body?
200
The purpose of persuasive writing is to______?
Persuade someone to take action
300
Name an informational article that was covered in class
Martin Luther King,
300
I enjoy science fiction movies. The plots are usually exciting. _____________, the characters are often especially odd and interesting. a) In addition b) Like b) Nevertheless
In Addition
300
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
What is NO! ALWAYS capitalize the word 'I', EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
300
the first paragraph of an essay
What is the introduction?
300
You can gather evidence for your argument from_______, ______, ______ ?
Magazines, books, and the internet
400
What is the difference between an informational text and a persuasive text?
Informational text is to inform and Persuasive text is to persuade someone to take action.
400
Japanese cars, such as Honda and Toyota, are famous for their fuel economy. ________________, European cars such as Jaguar, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are known for their luxury. a. Likewise b. In contrast c. For instance
In Contrast
400
What is missing from the following sentences? Last night I watched the Pro Bowl game on ESPN Are you going to a Super Bowl party to watch the big game
NO! A PERIOD at the end of the first sentence and a QUESTION MARK at the end of the second sentence!
400
the part of an essay that should exhibit PEEL
What is the body?
400
A question or set of questions, statement, or reading piece that is used as a starting point to create a persuasive essay.
What is a prompt?
500
The author's purpose in informational writing is...
What is informational writing?
500
At the amusement park, Robin begged until her father took her on the Ferris Wheel.__________, once the wheel began to move, she started to cry. a. However b. Moreover c. Therefore
However
500
What's incorrect in the following sentence? Can you Believe I'm going to the Bruno Mars concert?
DO NOT CAPITALIZE COMMON WORDS IN THE MIDDLE OF SENTENCES! 'believe'
500
The thesis statement is found in these two paragraphs.
What are the introduction and conclusion?
500
It’s a boundary that focuses attention on what is INSIDE the frame. It says “this is what you look at,” and “this is what you ignore.” When effective, what is outside the frame becomes nearly invisible.
What is framing?