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Argumentative
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Narrative Writing
Point of View
100
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
Convince/persuade someone of the writer's opinion
100
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
It informs the reader what the main idea and focus of the writing will be
100
What are NOT ways to hook your audience in your introduction?
Say “I’m going to tell you about…” Ask a simple yes/no question
100
Name at least three sequence transition words that you should use in a narrative.  
at the same time, in a moment, in the meantime, meanwhile, by the time, whenever, once, when, all of a sudden...
100
In this point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one or more characters. The narrator is not a character in the story.
third person
200
What does an argumentative essay have, that an informative essay does not have?
Claim, opposing claim, call to action
200
What are at least two different ways an informative essay can be organized?
Cause/Effect 

Compare/Contrast 

Main Idea/Details

200
What are the supporting materials you use to prove a point called?
evidence
200
Introduce the characters, setting and point of view in the _______ section of the plot line. 
exposition
200
The narrator is a character in the story. 
First Person point of view. 
300
Before including a direct quotation (text evidence) you must _______ the quotation. Give an example.
Embed the quotation.

The website waterforsudan.org explains, "...."

300
What does a conclusion need to do in an informative essay?
Make the essay feel complete. Restate the thesis. Tell your reader the most important thought you want him/her to remember.
300
What is the most important thing to do when including source evidence in your essays?
Always cite or identify the sources
300
Use ______ details to make a narrative come to life.
sensory details
300
The narrator is not a character in the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character. 
Third Person LIMITED
400
What is the purpose of a claim in an essay?
It tells the reader of the point of view or position of the writer
400
Name at least two transition words that show opposition or contradiction.
however, on the other hand, despite, conversely, even though, on the contrary, then again...
400
Transition words and phrases do what?
Help writing flow smoothly from idea to idea Keep writing from sounding choppy and disjointed Link paragraphs together so they relate to each other
400
This is the point of highest suspense in a narrative where the conflict must be resolved. 
Climax
400
The narrator is not a character in the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. 
Third Person OMNISCIENT.
500
What is a “call to action”?
A direction to the reader after they’ve been convinced of the writer’s position
500
What are two effect/consequence/result transition words?
as a result, therefore, in effect, in that case, hence, thus...
500
How does the writer of an essay keep the tone formal and objective?
Avoids writing directly to the reader using “you”, aside from a hook Does not use slang or abbreviations Uses more specific, higher grade-level vocabulary
500

The resolution often contains this, the lesson learned as a result of the main characters' actions

theme

500
The narrator speaks to the reader by using the pronoun "you." Sometimes used with another point of view. 
Second Person