Expository or Argumentative
The purpose of argumentative writing is to...
explain your perspective or opinion and reasons why you think it.
The first step in the writing process.
dissect the prompt
To include direct information from a piece of text.
What is cite evidence?
This is what a basic essay includes.
What is an introduction, body, and conclusion?
These types of nouns should always be capitalized.
proper nouns
When writing an argumentative text you should use what kind of words?
author's perspective words
This is what should be done after the draft is written to ensure the writer's thoughts are complete and the punctuation and spelling are correct.
revise and edit
How you draw readers into your essay.
The purpose of this is to introduce the topic and the claim/central idea to the readers.
What is the introduction?
Words copied directly from this should always be spelled correctly.
the sources
expository writing must have a...
central idea
What questions should your main points answer?
why or how
The phrase: According to the text... followed by " " is an example of this.
Evidence Starter
This is where the evidence, examples, and elaboration go in an essay.
What are the body paragraphs?
titles of articles should be in ______________.
What is quotation marks.
The purpose of an argumentative essay is to give reasons. The purpose of an expository essay is to...
explain information and give facts
When you write evidence in your own words you...
paraphrase
E_________ is specific information from the text whereas e___________ adds more detail and expands on the specific information.
What is evidence and elaboration?
The purpose of the conclusion is to restate the central idea and main points and end with this.
ZINGER
Evidence stated directly from the text should be in...
quotation marks
You have read two sources about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Write an argumentative essay about whether or not the United States should label foods with GMOs. Use information from the sources in your essay.
What is the claim?
The United States should label foods with GMOs.
The United States should not label foods with GMOs.
The sources talked about Juliette Gordon Low. Write an expository essay in which you explain why Juliette Gordon Low formed the Girl Scouts organization. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.
What is the topic?
Juliette Gordon Low formed the Girl Scouts organization for many reasons.
How is the FAST Rubric used to grade an essay?
Purpose/Structure
Development
Language
(12 points total)
These words connect one idea to the next in a piece of writing. They are important to have in an essay so the writing is logical and organized and easy to understand for the reader.
transition words
How long should it take you to actually type your essay?
45 - 60 minutes