Outlines
How many key words may be included on one line in a key word outline?
Up to three key words may be included.
Paragraphs in a report or in the body of an essay should always begin with what type of sentence?
They should begin with a topic sentence.
When deciding what information to include in an outline, choose facts that are __________________________________________.
Choose facts that are interesting or important.
What do we call stylistic techniques that can be found at the beginning of a sentence?
We call them sentence openers.
List one example of something that is considered a source.
A source could be a book, the internet, a magazine, a newspaper, an interview, a picture, or even your brain.
Should everyone choose the exact same words to put in a key word outline?
No, each person should choose the words that will best help him or her remember the main idea.
How do you write the clincher sentence?
Choose two to three key words from the topic sentence to repeat or reflect in the clincher sentence.
What do we use to help us choose key words when we are retelling a story?
We use the questions from the story sequence chart.
Which type of dress-up should be used to describe a noun?
Use quality adjectives to describes nouns.
What is the quality adjective test?
The quality adjective test is:
the ____________ (noun)
In addition to key words, what can be included in the key word outline?
Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations may also be included.
How are the body paragraphs of an essay similar to the insides of a sandwich?
The body paragraphs' topics must all go together just like the insides of a sandwich must taste good together.
When writing from pictures, what is the central fact?
The central fact is the basic thing that you see in the picture.
What does www.asia.wub stand for?
WWW.ASIA.WUB stands for: when, while, where, as, if, since, although, whereas, unless, because.
What do we call the part of the story that shows the problem that the main character is facing or challenge that needs to be met?
We call it the conflict.
What type of key words should you choose to put in the key word outline?
Choose words that help you remember the main idea.
When you write the conclusion paragraph of a critique, what should be included?
The conclusion paragraph of a critique should include your thoughts and opinions about the story being critiqued.
What is the job of a critique?
A critique should provide your opinion and analysis about something such as literature, art, etc.
What do we call the decoration when two or more words close together in a sentence begin with the same sound?
We call that decoration alliteration.
When using the invisible -ing opener, what -ing word do you think but not use at the beginning of the sentence?
You should think the word being or seeming but not include the word.
What do we call an outline that combines the key words from multiple sources?
We call it a fused outline.
What is a hook method that can be used to grab the reader's attention in the introduction paragraph?
You can either use the question technique or command technique (tell the reader what to imagine).
How is an essay different from a report?
An essay is different from a report because in addition to telling facts, an essay provides analysis and opinion.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile makes a comparison using the words like or as. A metaphor makes a comparison without using those words.
What does 3SSS stand for and why is it used?
It stand for three short staccato sentences which are used to help create suspense or drama.