Informational Essay
Found in the Introduction Paragraph, this sentence grabs the attention of the reader.
The Hook
Simile.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a Narrative?
A story.
John has to pay a $900 speeding ticket for going 100 in a 70.
Man vs. Society.
The moral of a story or a lesson learned.
the theme.
The Final Paragraph of an Informational Essay.
Conclusion Paragraph.
Metaphor.
A comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as."
The turning point of a story.
The Climax.
Nicki wants to go to prom with Omar but she already told Jefferey she would go with him.
Man vs. Self.
What is a Rebuttal?
the comeback to a counterclaim.
What is the purpose of an Informational Essay?
To INFORM the reader on a certain subject or topic.
Personification.
Giving human characteristics to NON-HUMAN objects.
Point of View in which you will write your GA Milestone writing prompt.
First Person - I.
Over 500,000 Americans were relocated after Hurricane Katrina.
Man vs. Nature.
In an Argumentative Essay, this statement shows the audience which side you are on.
the Claim.
What is Evidence?
Direct Quotations from the Text.
Sensory Language.
Descriptive details using the 5 senses: see, hear, taste, touch, smell.
Max number of points you can get on your GA Milestone Narrative Writing Prompt.
4.
In the first episode of Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister pushes Bran Stark out of a window, leaving him paralyzed.
Man vs. Man
The other side of an Argument - not the side you are on (the claim) but the other side.
The portion of an Informational Essay where you make your main point/central idea.
Thesis Statement.
Allusion.
Making a reference to something OUTSIDE of the text.
Which part of the plot wraps up the loose ends of a story and brings the reader to a satisfying conclusion?
Resolution.
DJ knew his curfew was 10:00 pm, but his friends were staying at the party until 11:00 pm, so he decided to stay with them.
Man vs. Self
What are the two types of essay you could see on Monday for the writing portion of the GA Milestone.
Informational/Explanatory or Argumentative.