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Narrative
Informational
Argumentative
Transitions
Grabbers
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By the end of your introduction paragraph, your reader should know who your story is about, and when and where it is taking place. In a narrative, this information is called the
What is exposition?
100
Informational essays explain a topic (explanatory) or teach the reader something new (expository). This is not a story in which you sound conversational or friendly with the reader. The TONE of this type of essay should be...
What is formal?
100
Your first paragraph should end with this special sentence.
What is a thesis statement?
100
The very first words of your conclusion should be a transitional phrase. Provide two examples of ones that you could use for this.
What is "in conclusion", "all in all", "in summary", "in the end", "finally", etc. ?(others may apply)
100
The grabber belongs in this place in your essay.
What is in the first sentences of your introduction?
200
In your first and second body paragraphs, you should build up the suspense (rising action). This is where complications and these are introduced.
What are conflicts?
200
The introduction should include a brief explanation of any information the reader will need ahead of time in order to understand what you will be explaining or teaching them in your essay. This is called...
What is background information?
200
In your third body paragraph, you should address and refute this.
What is the counterclaim or counterargument?
200
The body paragraphs of a narrative should include transitions that signal changes in time to keep the story moving. Give two examples of this type of transition. Listing words (first, second, next, then, etc.) will not be accepted.
What is "afterward", "meanwhile", "later on", "in the first place", "at the same time", etc.? (others may apply)
200
Questions should only be used as grabbers if they require the reader to __________. They should not be able to be answered with a "yes" or a "no".
What is think deeply or carefully about the topic?
300
By your third body paragraph, your story should reach this most exciting part where the main conflict is resolved.
What is the climax?
300
The introduction of an informational essay should end with a thesis statement which tells the reader this.
What is exactly what the rest of the essay will be about?
300
In each of your first two body paragraphs, you should explain a good reason for your claim or argument. These paragraphs should start with this special type of sentence that states your reason clearly.
What is a topic sentence?
300
The body paragraphs of informational essays provide reasons or examples that support the main idea. Give two examples of transitions you could use to cite another reason or example. Listing words (first, second, next, then, etc.) will not be accepted.
What is "additionally", "furthermore", "in addition", "moreover", "likewise", "for instance" etc.? (others may apply)
300
Grabbers that use numbers or data to shock the reader into attention are called this.
What are startling statistics?
400
In the conclusion of a narrative, the suspense is over. The loose ends of your story should be tied up (falling action) and any final questions for the readers should be answered. This is called the...
What is resolution?
400
The conclusion of an informational essay should begin with a restatement of this special type of sentence.
What is the thesis statement?
400
In all of your body paragraphs, you must do this to support your reasons or claims.
What is cite evidence and/or examples?
400
Argumentative essays require transitions that show that you are going to address and refute a counterclaim that is the opposite of your opinion. Name a transition that you could use to introduce a counterclaim.
What is "on the other hand", however", "in contrast", "instead", "conversely", etc.? (others may apply)
400
Grabbers that relate to your topic and use the EXACT words that someone else said or wrote are called this. (always give credit to this person when you use this type)
What is relevant quotes or quotations?
500
When characters in your narrative speak, they SHOW the reader how they are feeling and why they are acting in the way they do. Sentences in which characters speak to each other are called...
What is dialogue?
500
The body paragraphs of an informational essay should include details, examples, and reasons that support this.
What is the thesis statement?
500
Every argumentative essay should end with a sentence that tells the readers exactly what you want them to do or think about in reference to your claim. This special type of sentence is called a...
What is Call to Action?
500
Essays of all types sometimes need transitions to show a cause and effect relationship. Name a transition that would show that you are going to state the effect of something that you just wrote about. ("because" will not be accepted).
What is "therefore", "thus", "as a result", "accordingly", "hence", etc.? (others may apply)
500
Interesting facts or emotional experiences also make great grabbers. This is how many sentences you should allow for a grabber.
What is 1-3?