INPUT/ OUTPUT
Social media increases access to global information. Platforms like Twitter and YouTube allow users to share and consume news in real time, breaking down geographical barriers to knowledge.
INPUT- Social media increases access to global information.
OUTPUT- Platforms like Twitter and YouTube allow users to share and consume news in real time
Define tone
attitude of the writer
Writing to explain something clearly and sharing details and facts
Expository writing
"I change the way I talk based on who I am talking to"
Audience
______% point loss per day
10%
The New Jersey based sandwich franchise, Jersey Mike's, is the best sub sandwich available
INPUT- The New Jersey-based sandwich franchise, Jersey Mike's
OUTPUT- Jersey Mike's, is the best sub sandwich available
Define bias
a tendency to believe one aspect of an argument more than others
developing a line of reasoning in order to arrive at a logical conclusion
Argumentative writing
"My vocabulary changes based on who I am talking to"
Register
True or false: cellphones are allowed in class
FALSE
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
INPUT- A single man is in possession of a good fortune
OUTPUT- must be in want of a wife.
Define objective
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when presenting an argument
explore an issue by considering objectively various points of view before arriving at an evidence-based conclusion
Discursive writing
"This is the reason I am writing"
Purpose
True or False: I have 10 minutes to complete my bellwork
TRUE
The popularity of these fables shows they still shape how people think and act, which certainly makes them worth saving.
INPUT- The popularity of these fables shows they still shape how people think and act
OUTPUT- which certainly makes them worth saving
Define thesis
A one-sentence summary that expresses the main idea
Prompt: Does social media do more good than harm?
Discursive writing
Friends, teachers, family, employer
Audience
What happens to a bathroom pass if it is lost?
Nothing! It will not be replaced
INPUT or OUTPUT: The Lion and the Mouse teaches "a kindness is never wasted"
INPUT- The Lion and the Mouse teaches "a kindness is never wasted"
Give an example of a thesis statement
Ex. Cats are better than dogs because cats do not need to be walked.
Prompt: Should grades be based only on tests and exams?
Discursive writing
Can't, don't, won't, couldn't, shouldn't
Register
What is the consequence for throwing things in Ms. Stiles classroom?
You will sweep the floor