Type of Texts / Reasons for Writing
This is a text that informs the reader. We can write "I learned..." next to the passage when we "Stop & Jot."
expository text
A person or animal in the story, play , or literary work.
a character
This is a type of figurative language that compares two things using the words "like" or "as."
a simile
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
an inference
Jonny went to the store and pay 10 dollars for 3 drinks. What needs to be changed in this sentence?
Change pay to paid
Some examples are to persuade, inform, or to entertain
author's purpose
This is where and when a passage takes place.
the setting
This is the overall message that the author wants to portray.
the theme.
This is the judgement, or opinion, you make after reading a passage and summing up the information.
a conclusion
Me and my bestie was walking to class and I had falled. What needs to be changed in this sentence?
Change "falled" to fell
What is usually the author's purpose when writing fiction novels or narratives?
What is to entertain
This is the part of a story in which the main problem of a narrative is finally fixed and the outcome is revealed.
the resolution.
This is the speech between characters in a narrative. There are quotation marks around the things said by each character.
dialogue
This is something often used in passages to emphasize an important point to the reader or to another character in the story, often the "chorus" part of a song as well.
repetition
My moms and i love ice cream. What needs to changed in this sentence?
Change i to "I"
This is the attitude that an author has towards the topic that he or she is writing about.
the tone
This is the time in the story in which a very significant change occurs.
the turning point/climax.
This is when a passage is written in a shortened form and maintains the overall meaning. It usually includes the main idea and condensed supporting details.
a summary
This is a perspective of the narrator that helps the reader understand how the narrator is affected. It uses some words, such as "I," "me," and "we."
1st person point of view
Justin Beviers realse her biggest hit "baby" in 2010. What changes need to made to this sentence?
Change her to his
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2013
to persuade
These are the events that happen in order to build up tension for the main conflict, or climax. These events usually make the story more interesting by introducing the possibility of a problem.
rising action
This is the feeling that a reader gets while reading a passage. Some examples are gloomy, joyful, or depressing.
the mood
This is a perspective in which the narrator tells the story. The reader is often able to get the perspective of many different characters as a whole. There are words used like "he," "she," and "them."
3rd person point of view.
happy thanksgiving everyone, I hope you all have a great day! What change needs to made in this sentence? There are 2 errors!
Upercase h to H and change "thanksgiving" to Thanksgiving