Argumentative Writing
How many paragraphs does an argumentative essay need?
What is the main purpose of informational writing?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To persuade the reader
C. To inform or explain a topic
D. To tell a fictional story
C. To inform or explain a topic
This needs to be in a narrative essay: Sensory ____________
Details
You walk into the classroom and see a surprise waiting for you on your desk.
What is the point of view?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third person omniscient
Second Person
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
A. I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. I need: to buy milk, bread, and eggs.
C. I need to buy milk: bread, and eggs.
D. I need to buy milk bread: and eggs.
A. I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.
Why is an argumentative essay 6 paragraphs instead of 5?
Counterclaim Paragraph
What does “EAT DAIRY QUEEN” stand for?
Example, Definition, Quotation
This needs to be in a narrative essay: Specific _____________
Vocabulary
I couldn’t believe my eyes as I stepped onto the stage. My hands were shaking.
What is the point of view?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third person omniscient
First Person
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
A. Me and Sarah went to the store.
B. Sarah and me went to the store.
C. Sarah and I went to the store.
D. Sarah and myself went to the store.
C. Sarah and I went to the store.
Argumentative essays must have (4 things):
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Counterclaim
Bees play an important role in pollination. They help plants reproduce by spreading pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many crops would not grow.
What is the central idea?
A. Bees make honey
B. Bees are dangerous insects
C. Bees are important for pollination and plant growth
D. Flowers are colorful
C. Bees are important for pollination and plant growth
Narrative essays specifically need to have _________.
Dialogue
Marcus walked into the room, feeling nervous about the test. He hoped he had studied enough.
What is the point of view?
A. First person
B. Third person limited
C. Third person omniscient
D. Second person
Third Person Limited
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. I finished my homework I watched TV.
B. I finished my homework, I watched TV.
C. I finished my homework; I watched TV.
D. I finished my homework I, watched TV.
C. I finished my homework; I watched TV.
What does SWOT stand for?
Strengths
Weaknesses
Other possible solutions
Transition
Plastic pollution is a growing problem in oceans. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the water each year, harming marine life. To solve this issue, many countries are banning single-use plastics and encouraging recycling.
Which text structure is used?
A. Description
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
D. Chronological order
C. Problem and solution
What are ALL of the PLOT Elements?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which point of view allows the reader to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
A. First person
B. Third person limited
C. Third person omniscient
D. Second person
Third Person Omniscient
Which revision corrects the sentence below?
Because it was raining we stayed inside.
A. Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
B. Because, it was raining we stayed inside.
C. Because it was raining we, stayed inside.
D. Because it was raining we stayed, inside.
A. Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
What do you need to include (at least 2 of these) in both an argumentative essay and an informative essay?
Citations
What do citations look like?
(Author’s Last Name).
(Source 1).
(Source 2).
In a narrative essay, your _____________ ____________________ should establish the significance of the story that you are sharing.
Thesis Statement
Which sentence is written in third person omniscient?
A. I was so excited to win the game.
B. You should have seen the crowd cheering.
C. Jordan felt proud, but his teammate was disappointed with her performance.
D. She walked home from school.
C. Jordan felt proud, but his teammate was disappointed with her performance.
After the game the team was excited they had practiced hard all season however they knew there was still more work to do
Which revision corrects all grammar and punctuation errors?
A. After the game the team was excited, they had practiced hard all season however, they knew there was still more work to do.
B. After the game, the team was excited; they had practiced hard all season. However, they knew there was still more work to do.
C. After the game the team was excited; they had practiced hard all season however they knew there was still more work to do.
D. After the game, the team was excited they had practiced hard all season. However they knew there was still more work to do.
B. After the game, the team was excited; they had practiced hard all season. However, they knew there was still more work to do.