Argumentative
What's the purpose of an argumentative text?
To convince someone your opinion is correct
What is the purpose of an informational text?
To inform/explain
Define fiction
A made up story
What change should be made to the following sentence:
She didn't understand where the boy was going, or why he would go their.
their should be spelled "there"
"bang", "boom" and "pow"are all examples of what?
onomatopoeia
According to the rubric, what's the biggest difference between an informational ECR and an argumentative ECR?
An argumentative ECR has a counterclaim, while an informational essay does not.
Is informational the most tested genre on the STAAR test?
yes or no
yes
The characters, setting, and situation make up the _______ of a story. *Academic term only.*
exposition
Fix the capitalization in the following sentence:
the statue of liberty is located on liberty island in new york harbor and was a gift to the united states from france.
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and was a gift to the United States from France.
What are some features of poetry? List at least 3 features.
- line breaks
- stanzas
-rhyme
-meter/rhythm
- figurative language
-short lines
- unusual conventions
Claim: Coffee is a drink with many health benefits.
Counterclaim: "On the other hand...."
What should readers find towards the end of the introduction of an informational text?
controlling idea or thesis
The ending of a story is called the _________. *academic term only*
resolution
What change should be made to the following sentence:
I definately want to go to Starbucks after school.
definately should be spelled definitely.
How many characters are in an ECR and in a SCR? Name one other way you can spot the difference between the two.
ECR = 2300 SCR =475
- bullet points
- longer/short prompts
Read the claim and counterclaim below and come up with a rebuttal:
Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Counterclaim: Although, dogs are useful, some would say that cats are more beneficial to our society.
Rebuttal:Answers will vary
Name TWO keywords that let you know you are writing an informational ECR.
explain, summarize, describe, inform.
The author's message or moral of the story is also known as what?
theme
Correct the run-on sentence:
Tony is dishonest he steals data for a living.
Tony is dishonest; he steals data for a living.
Tony is dishonest, and he steals data for a living.
Tony is dishonest. He steals data for a living.
Read the sentence and find the correct definition for the word, "abstract".
The professor's research paper included an abstract on the front page.
Abstract:
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
Write an argumentative thesis statement that includes three reasons and answers the following question:
Should cell phones be allowed in school?
Answers will vary.
Write a thesis statement that explains the purpose of education. Please include three reasons in your thesis statement.
Answers will vary.
Name all the parts of a plot in a story in chronological order. There are 5 total.
Exposition, rising actions, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Read the following sentence and make all the necessary revisions:
Fire trucks those red behemoths of emergency response stand as symbols of protection and valor in the face of blazing infernos
Fire trucks, those red behemoths of emergency response, stand as symbols of protection and valor in the face of blazing infernos.
Are you being asked to write an argumentative, informational, or correspondence response? Is this an SCR or an ECR?
Read the article “Volunteering Is Its Own Reward.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:
Write a letter to your principal in which you argue who would benefit most from a volunteering program at school: student participants or members of the community they could serve.
Remember to -
* clearly state your thesis
* organize your writing
* develop your ideas in detail
*use evidence from the selection in your response
*use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
ECR: argumentative correspondence