Academic Language
Expository Writing
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Mr. Springfield Trivia
100
A summary is a short version of a text that highlights the _______ ________ of the original text.
main points
100

The purpose of informational writing is to ....

To inform readers about an idea.

100

What is the structure of Narrative Writing called? 

Think ____________ diagram

Plot

100

What is a claim?

A position or stance about an overarching topic that the author will be discussing. 

100

What is Mr. Springfield's first name?

Levi

200

What does connotation and denotation mean?

Connotation - Cultural meaning

Denotation - Definition meaning

200

Three examples of informational text are...

Newspapers, magazines, textbooks, articles, workplace documents.

200

Draw the structure associated with Narrative Writing?

Hint: Think about the process of the story

Roller Coaster

200

What is evidence?

Some form of quotation, fact, expert analysis that supports a claim.

200

Which class is Mr. Springfield's favorite?

This one

300

What term describes an author’s wish to communicate with the audience?

Think about why they would be writing the piece.

Author's Purpose

300
What point-of-view is informational text written in?
Third-person
300

What is the beginning part of a story called?

Exposition

300
What is a counterclaim?
A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim.
300

Where did Mr. Springfield propose to his wife?

Hint: He did it in Spanish

Arequipa, Peru

400

What term is used for perspective from which the speaker or writer presents information?

Author's Point of View

400
What writing genre does informational text come from?
Non-fiction
400

What is a flat character in Narrative Writing?

A character that remains the same and does not have depth in personality. 

400

What is argumentative writing?

An argument is a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating that the writer’s position, belief, or conclusion is valid.

400

What should you get Mr. Springfield for teacher appreciation week? This is May 5th - May 9th by the way.

Acceptable Answers:

Chic-Fil-A Gift Card or food place

Sour Gummy Worms

Some sort of memorabilia to remember you

Anything that is good...

500

In an academic summary, the writer must refrain from using his/her personal opinion, also known as being ____________.

Objective

500

2 Part Question!

What is the sentence called in expository writing that demonstrates to the reader what will be discussed? Usually in the first paragraph.

In that same sentence, it gives two or three ideas that will be further developed in body paragraphs. What are these called?

Thesis

Subtopics

500

What is the inciting incident or exciting event?

It is the beginning of a conflict or the moment that ordinary life is disrupted.

500

What is the main difference between argumentative and expository writing?

Think about different types of evidence that might be used.

Counter-Evidence/Counter-Claim/Counter-Argument

500

What is Mr. Springfield's Master's Degree?

Master of Theological Studies with an emphasis on Disciple Ministries