Vocabulary
A record of events following the order in which they occurred
Chronological Order
Writers use what three things to explain their topic?
Facts, examples, and details
Blackbeard was pardoned by
Governor Eden
What is the connotative meaning of the word rose (flower)?
🌹 Love
🌹 Romance
🌹 Beauty
🌹 Affection
🌹 Passion
🌹 Elegance
What is the denotative meaning of the word snake?
A long, legless, carnivorous reptile with a scaly body
the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word, beyond its literal dictionary definition.
Connotative
You should always avoid using ______ when writing your informational essay.
Bias
Evidence "Ocracoke Island was one of Blackbeard's favorite hideouts." Belongs to which theory? and what evidence # is it.
Theory 3 Evidence 1
What is the positive connotation:
The philosopher was described as (strong/arrogant) in the debate.
Strong
What is the denotative meaning of the word child?
A young human being who is not yet an adult.
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
Evidence
Informational writing should always be told in what organized structure?
Chronological Order
What year was Blackbeard killed? and Who killed Blackbeard?
November 1718, Maynard
Pick the Negative connotation for this sentence:
The new restaurant in town was known for being (cheap/inexpensive).
Cheap
what is a narrative?
A story that describes a sequence of events, either real or imagined.
(in academic research) a document, first-hand account
Primary Source
In your introduction the hook should?
Grab the reader attention
Evidence "The Whydah sank in 1717 off Cape Cod and was discovered in 1984." Belongs to which theory? and what evidence # is it.
Theory 1 Evidence 2
What is the positive connotation:
the speaker’s voice was (powerful/disruptive) during the assembly.
Powerful
Denotative meaning of “shark”
A large, carnivorous fish with a cartilaginous skeleton.
the straightforward, literal definition of a word as found in the dictionary, without any additional emotional or cultural associations.
Denotative
What words/phrases make this informational? (3 minimum)
Gaming has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment for teens and adults around the world. Many games help players build important skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and quick decision-making. However, experts recommend balancing gaming with schoolwork, exercise, and sleep to maintain healthy habits.
has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment
help players build important skills
problem-solving, teamwork, quick decision-making
experts recommend
maintain healthy habits
Evidence: "Blackbeard was rescued from the wreck and left the ship behind" Belongs to which theory? and what evidence # is it.
Theory 1 E1
What is the negative connotation:
the student’s essay was (creative/strange) compared to others.
Strange
Denotative meaning of “chair”
A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically with four legs and a back.