Informational Essay
Found in the Introduction Paragraph, this sentence grabs the attention of the reader.
The Hook
Personification
Giving human characteristics to NON-HUMAN objects.
In an Argumentative Essay, this statement shows the audience which side you are on.
Claim
John has to pay a $900 speeding ticket for going 100 in a 70.
Man vs. Society.
Why should students have cell phones in school?
Answer approved by teacher. Should include 3 different ideas.
The Final Paragraph of an Informational Essay.
Conclusion Paragraph.
Metaphor.
A comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as."
How many paragraphs should be in an argumentative essay?
6
Nicki wants to go to prom with Omar but she already told Jefferey she would go with him.
Man vs. Self.
Three topics approved by teacher
What is the purpose of an Informational Essay?
To INFORM the reader on a certain subject or topic.
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration, example: "I had to walk 1,000 miles"
Counterclaim
The other side of an Argument - not the side you are on (the claim) but the other side.
Over 500,000 Americans were relocated after Hurricane Katrina.
Man vs. Nature.
Why should schools NOT be year round?
**DOUBLE BONUS** What would your counterclaim be?
Three Reasons approved by Teacher
Counterclaim approved by teacher - shows the opposite view.
What is Evidence?
Direct Quotations from the Text.
Idiom
Phrases that do not have the same meaning when taken literally. Example: "When Pigs Fly"
What comes after a counterclaim in your essay?
Rebuttal
In the first episode of Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister pushes Bran Stark out of a window, leaving him paralyzed.
Man vs. Man
High school athletes should be given mandatory drug tests
3 reasons of YES THEY SHOULD, approved by teacher
The portion of an Informational Essay where you make your main point/central idea with 3 reasons.
Thesis Statement.
Allusion.
Making a reference to something OUTSIDE of the text.
Introduction, Hook, Background Information, Claim & 3 Reasons (Thesis Statement)
2 Body Paragraphs, using RACE
1 Body Paragraph for Counterclaim (RACE)
1 Body Paragraph with Rebuttal (RACE)
Conclusion Restatement of Claim, sentence for each reason, Mic Drop
DJ knew his curfew was 10:00 pm, but his friends were staying at the party until 11:00 pm, so he decided to stay with them.
Man vs. Self
Mrs. Hough is the BEST ELA teacher in 7th grade.
**DOUBLE BONUS** What would be a counterclaim?
3 reasons approved by teacher.
Counterclaim must be about Mrs. Weaver