Essay Writing
How many paragraphs are in an essay?
5
What does 'infer' mean?
To make a guess based on evidence.
What does C.E.R. stand for?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What is a 'setting'?
Where and when a story takes place.
What are the three types of author's purpose?
1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
What are the three parts of an introduction?
1. Hook
2. Background information
3. Thesis statement
What does 'analyze' mean?
To examine something carefully.
What is a claim?
One sentence that states your position and answers a question.
What is 'conflict'?
The problem in a story.
How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?
Look for what it is mostly about and the most important point.
What are the three different ways you can write your hook?
1. Quote
2. Interesting fact
3. Question
What is the meaning of context clues?
Hints in the text that help you understand a word.
Where does the evidence come from when writing a C.E.R. response?
The text
What is 'theme'?
The lesson or message in a story.
What should you do if you don’t understand a part of the text?
Reread, use context clues, ask questions, or look it up.
In which paragraph, can you find the thesis statement?
The introduction (1st paragraph)
What is a 'counterargument'?
The opposite point of view that disagrees with the main argument.
What are two transition phrases that can be used when citing evidence?
According to the text,
The text states,
Based on the information from the text,
What is 'plot'?
The sequence of events in a story.
Why is it important to slow down when reading?
To better understand and remember the text.
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is one sentence that explains what the rest of your essay will be about.
What is the difference between a 'credible' source and a 'non-credible' source?
Credible source: comes from a reliable source and is supported by facts that people can trust
Non-credible: does not have reliable facts or isn’t from a trusted person or organization.
If you are having trouble writing your reasoning, what questions can you ask yourself to help you form a connection?
1. Why is this so important?
2. How does this event/action affect others?
What would happen if this event/action never occured?
Q: What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses “I” (narrator is in the story)
Third-person uses “he/she/they” (narrator is outside the story)
How does annotating help you as a reader?
It helps you track thinking and understand the text.