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Nonfiction
Author's Purpose
STAAR Writing
Writing Process
Reading
100
One sentence that captures the key parts of a text.
What is main idea?
100
If a person is writing to amuse the reader
What is to entertain?
100
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
100
When you plan before you write.
What is brainstorming?
100
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
200
I think that Migos is the best rap group of all time.
What is an unsubstantiated opinion?
200
An text in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive?
200
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
200
A total of 3 in your essay.
What are paragraphs?
200
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
What is theme?
300
Overall I thought the article was very influential. I liked how the author used very descriptive words to explain both the setting and people who were involved.
What is a critique?
300
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository/informative writing?
300
The main idea of the essay
What is thesis statement?
300
When you check your paper for spelling and grammar mistakes.
What is editing?
300
A wonderful book filled with definitions that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
400
Akins is now a much safer school because we have added on extra security personnel in the hallways.
What is substantiated opinion?
400
This type of writing includes facts.
What is a informative writing?
400
The recommended number of paragraphs in an expository essay
What is 3?
400
To make changes to your paper based on content.
What is revision?
400
The author's feelings towards the text
What is tone?
500
At the beginning of the story Goldie Locks wanders into an empty house. She eats the food, sits in the chairs and eventually falls asleep in one of the beds. The bears come home to find her sound asleep, and are not happy.
What is a summary?
500

When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)

Persuade, inform or entertain
500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
500
When you first write your essay, before editing and revision.
What is a rough draft?
500
Descriptive words used to describe and create a picture in the reader's mind
What is imagery?