Writing Terms and Review
What does a thesis statement do? (2 or 3 things)
1. introduces the topic
2. previews the central ideas the writer will discuss
3. addresses the writing prompt
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence that states the paragraphs central idea.
What are detail sentences?
Detail sentences provide facts and cite evidence from the text to support the central ideas.
What is text evidence?
Evidence that comes directly from the text. It's the exact words, facts or quotes the author used.
What does text analysis mean?
What is meant by "audience" when you write?
Who you are writing for?
What is meant by "purpose" when you write?
What type of writing you are doing like informative, persuasive, expository (explaining), story-telling
What is an ending or a conclusion?
Give at least 3 examples of a transition word or phrase?
first, therefore, also, in addition, furthermore, another reason, consequently, as a result, because, following this, however, finally, also, for instance
How would you know if you need a comma before the word (and, but, or, for, nor, yet)?
If the part after the word (and, but, or, for, nor, yet) could be a sentence all by itself.
Name at least 2 people from stories we have read in the Workshop, "Who Am I?"
Amy from "Fish Cheeks"
Viviana Andazola Marquez from "Road to Success"
Giselle from Untwine
David Baraza "A Place Without Shame"Explain how this evidence shows how Amy's mom from "Fish Cheeks" relates to her community.
Evidence: created a "strange menu" for Christmas
She wanted to share her culture with the minister's family.
What does paraphrasing mean?
To put the author's words in your own words
What do you have to do to cite evidence?
(author's last name, page number)
What are two ways you can vary your sentence structure to make your writing interesting for others to read?
switch the order (write complex sentences), use figurative language, use transitional words or phrases.
Explain how Giselle deals with the loss of her sister
Giselle deals with the loss of her sister by...
What is a common theme of all the stories in the workshop WHO AM I?
A common theme is exploring a person's identity to understand their experience and how that impacts how they relate to their communities.
We will be writing an informative essay. How does that impact your decisions as a writer?
You will not state an opinion.
You will pick transition words and phrases that make sense with informative writing.
You will not be trying to get the reader to agree with you, you will just be informing them.
What does TIDE stand for?
T- Thesis
I- Idea
D- Detail
E- Ending
What tools can you use to help you work independently on your writing?
Transition word/phrase resource
Rubric
Previous writing
Your Read 180 workbook
Student Sample Essay