Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter
What figurative language is used" "Time is a thief"
metaphor
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?
What is argumentative writing?
The writer has to:
1. Investigate a topic
2. Collect and evaluate evidence
3. Establish position on the topic in a concise manner
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
What is the purpose of a transition word or phrase in a paragraph?
To introduce a new idea
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) thesis statement/claim
What is present in an argumentative essay that is NOT present in an informational essay?
A counterclaim/counterargument
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three
possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
What is a conjunction?
A word that "joins" a sentence together (and, but, or, etc,.)
What are 2 ways to cite evidence from a text?
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
What is 1 way to introduce a counterclaim/ counterargument?
You may say/think that________ but/however__________.
What are the 6 parts to a narrative arc in order (the
mountain)?
1.) Exposition
2.) Conflict introduced
3.) Rising action
4.) Climax
5.) Falling action
6.) Resolution
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter "I"
What is a homophone?
Words that sound the same
How can you introduce evidence from a text?
1.) In the article,
"________"
2.) The author states, "_______."
3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the
article, "______"
When you wrote an argumentative essay in February, what was the topic?
The positives and negatives of social media.
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story.
Explain what a paragraph is.
4-5 sentences to make key points about the subject(s) of the paragraph.
What type of figurative language is used here: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
When you wrote an informational essay in
November, what was the topic?
the influences of home environment
It can lead to mental health issues, depression, bullying, you can compare yourself to others, etc,.
Which part of the plot moves the story forward?
The conflict