Essay Writing
How many paragraphs should an expository essay have?
5
In argumentative and Expository writing, what two places should the reader find a thesis statement?
You have to be VERY specificAt the end of the introduction paragraph and beginning of the conclusion paragraph
What is tone and mood?
Acceptable answers must relate to...
Tone: how the author writes to affect the mood (imagery, descriptive language, figurative speech, etc..)
Mood: how the author wants the reader to feel (atmosphere)
Read the sentence below.
After losing the championship game, Javier carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence, and what does it suggest?
Metaphor; Javier feels overwhelmed with disappointment
Name all the colors in the rainbow
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
How many paragraphs should you have in a argumentative essay?
5!
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To let the reader know what the author is going to discuss or argue about
What is author's purpose?
The reason the author wrote/included something in the text.
some examples include:
to explain, describe, argue, discuss, persuade, inform, etc..
Read the sentence below.
The scientist’s explanation was so ambiguous that the audience left the presentation confused and uncertain.
Based on the context clues, what does the word ambiguous most likely mean?
Difficult to understand
The year Mr. Cordova was born
1995
When writing a or CCEEL Paragraph, you need to make you have... *hint: what do the letters stand for*
Claim, Context, Evidence, Explanation/Elaboration, Link
True or False: A thesis statement is the same thing as a topic sentence?
FALSE
What is an inference?
Inference making is the process of figuring out something the author doesn’t directly say by using evidence from the text + your own thinking/background knowledge. In simple terms: “Reading between the lines.”
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Although Maya studied all night, she still felt nervous before the test.
B. Although Maya studied all night she still felt nervous before the test.
C. Although, Maya studied all night, she still felt nervous before the test.
D. Although Maya studied, all night she still felt nervous before the test.
A. Although Maya studied all night, she still felt nervous before the test.
Which well-known comic book series features four characters named after Italian Renaissance artists?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
What type of essay are you mainly allowed to use first-person writing?
Narrative Writing
What is the "Basic" formula for writing a thesis statement?
"This essay will talk about A, B, and C."
When a question is asking what is the author's point of view, what is it really asking?
It is really asking us to determine the author's purpose.
Read the passage below.
Dead leaves scraped across the sidewalk while the flickering streetlight cast long shadows through the empty alley.
How does the imagery contribute to the mood of the passage?
A. It creates a cheerful and welcoming mood.
B. It creates a mysterious and uneasy mood.
C. It creates an energetic and exciting mood.
D. It creates a calm and peaceful mood.
B. It creates a mysterious and uneasy mood.
The body typically has how many bones?
206 bones
What three types of essays do you need to be prepared to write for the Performance Task?
*In any order* - Narrative, Expository, Argumentative
How many sentences should a thesis sentence be?
One.
Read the passage below and answer the question:
The wind clawed at the broken shutters while icy rain hammered the roof. The smell of smoke and wet earth filled the air as Marcus stepped deeper into the abandoned cabin, his flashlight trembling in his hand.
Which sentence best explains how the author’s use of imagery contributes to the mood of the passage?
A. The imagery creates a peaceful mood by describing nature in detail.
B. The imagery creates a tense and frightening mood by appealing to the reader’s senses.
C. The imagery creates a humorous mood through exaggerated descriptions.
D. The imagery creates an inspiring mood by showing Marcus’s bravery.
B. The imagery creates a tense and frightening mood by appealing to the reader’s senses.
Read the sentences below.
What is the effect of the author using the word barked instead of spoke?
A. It suggests the teacher is nervous and uncertain.
B. It suggests the teacher is loud and angry.
C. It suggests the teacher is calm and respectful.
D. It suggests the teacher is confused by the class.
B. It suggests the teacher is loud and angry.
How many valves does your heart have?
*Bonus* Roughly how big is the size of a human heart?
1. 4
2. The size of a closed fist