Metacognitive Markers/Writing Process
What does this symbol stand for: ?
A Question
What should the beginning of a constructed response start with?
A topic sentence.
True or False: I can use my personal opinion when writing an informational essay.
FALSE
What components make up the claim?
Main idea (subject), position, reasons.
The perspective in which a story is written is called what?
Point of View.
What is the first step to the writing process?
The first step of the writing process is brainstorming/creating an outline.
A constructed response should be approximately how many sentences?
Approximately 5-7 sentences.
What is the purpose of explanatory essays?
To explain a topic to the reader; to inform the reader
True or False: Logos is the appeal of logic.
This is true.
(7th) What is the difference between tone, mood, and voice?
Tone - the writer/speaker's attitude towards something
Mood - the way the writing makes the author feel
Voice - the speaker's personality
What should you always establish before reading a passage/text?
A purpose for reading.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To write something in your own words while maintain the same ideas.
True or False: The following structure is incorrect.
Body Paragraph 2:
-Topic sentence (point 2), evidence, commentary, transition
What is the purpose of asking a rhetorical question?
To offer the reader something to think about.
How might an author foreshadow an event in the novel?
By leaving the reader hint/clues indicating that something happen in the future.
Reviewing a draft for any grammatical issues is considered: A) Revising / B) Editing
B) Editing
- Revising occurs when one adjusts a draft for syntactical errors such as adding in or taking out information, reviewing information, structure, organizations, etc
Borrowing someone's words directly to use them in your own writing is call what?
To quote; direct quoting
How should you format the conclusion?
1. Restate the thesis in a new way
2. Summarize main points
3. Final statement
Answering in a full and complete sentence, what is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay?
The purpose of writing an argumentative essay it to convince someone of something, using facts and evidence.
What are the four (4) types of conflict? Identify if they are internal or external.
- Man vs Man (EX)
- Man vs Self (IN)
-Man vs Society (EX)
- Man vs nature (EX)
(7th Grade) What does SOAPStone stand for?
(6th Grade) What does R.A.F.T stand for?
(7) Subject, Objective, Audience, Purpose, Speaker, Tone
(6) Role, Audience, Format, Topic
(7 Grade) In academic essays, _____A______ information to its _____B_____ adds credibility by showing your reader where the information is coming from.
(6th Grade) Plagiarism is ________
(7) In academic essays, connecting information to its source adds credibility by showing your reader where the information is coming from.
(6) Plagiarism is when you copy someone's work or ideas without giving them credit; stealing one's ideas or work
(7th) What is a thesis statement and where is it found in the essay?
(6th) What does the topic sentence establish?
(7) A thesis statement is the controlling idea of the entire essay, and is found at the end of the introduction paragraph.
(6) The topic sentences establishes what the writing topic will focus on.
What is the different between ethos and pathos?
Ethos - moral appeal (aka right vs wrong)
Pathos - emotional appeal
What is theme?
(6th Grade) Bonus points: Write a thematic statement
Theme is the central message the author wants to convey to his/her readers.