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Narrative Text
Informational Text
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Texts We've Read
Essay Writing
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The part of a narrative where there is a change in direction, the conflict is addressed and the action reaches its highest point
The climax
100
The main point a text is about, the idea that all the content of the text is connected to
Central Idea
100
In an argumentative essay, this is the problem or matter being argued about, usually a question
The ISSUE
100
What was the conflict in "Boy of the Painted Cave?"
Tao wanted to be an image-maker but the customs of his clan forbid it
100
A sentence at the very beginning of the essay meant to grab the reader's attention and make them want to read more. It can be a question, interesting fact, detailed description, etc.
HOOK
200
Conclusions we reach in reading by making an observation and connecting it with background knowledge in order to understand everything an author is communicating, even if the author doesn't say it explicitly
INFERENCE
200
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
A fact is a true statement that cannot be debated and can be proven with evidence, an opinion is based on someone's perspective, can be true for them but will vary from person to person
200
Facts, details, statistics, etc from outside sources that prove the points you are making
EVIDENCE
200
What was the resolution of "Thank You, Ma'am?"
Mrs. Luella's kindness taught Roger to be a better person
200
A good approach to revising is using the A.R.M.S. method: adding detail, removing unnecessary content, moving ideas to places where they make more sense, and.....?
SUBSTITUTING weak/mediocre/unclear words, language, or phrasing for strong/scholarly/clear words language or phrasing
300
In a narrative, this is the problem the main character is trying to overcome. Without it, there is no story!
CONFLICT
300
There are three main purposes an author might have for writing a text. They are...
PERSUADE, INFORM, or ENTERTAIN
300

Vista is the greatest school in Brooklyn because it consistently out performs other schools in its district.


What is the ARGUMENT and SUPPORTING REASON in the above statement?

Argument: Vista is the greatest school in Brooklyn

Reason: It consistently out performs other schools in its distrct

300
What is a theme conveyed in "Your Move?"
(Multiple Options)
300
The first sentence of a body paragraph that states what that body paragraph will be about
Topic sentence
400
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
The central idea sums up what a text is about, the theme is what moral, message, universal truth that text communicates about life
400
The author's opinion on or feelings about the topic they are discussing
Author's POINT OF VIEW
400
In an argument essay, this is the part where the writer encourages the readers/audience to do something that will help solve the problem they are addressing
The call to action
400
In an expository essay, this is the sentence stating the main idea of you essay (typically found at the end of the intro paragraph)
Thesis
500
What is first person narration?
When the narrator tells "me" or "my" story. When the story is told from the perspective and one of the character's IN the story
500
What would be the author's purpose in a joke book?
To entertain
500
Information that gives the reader context about the topic being discussed in an essay, typically found in the intro paragraph
BACKGROUND info