Argumentative Writing
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade your readers opinion on a topic
What is the purpose of explanatory writing?
To inform/explain a topic to your reader
What do we use to plan for a narrative writing story?
9-Box and Plot Mountain
Should themes be one word or a full sentence?
Full sentence! One word would just be a topic
What does LQC stand for?
Lead-in, Quote, Cite
How many pieces of evidence should I have in each body paragraph?
At least two
What should your three body paragraphs be about in explanatory writing?
Three different ideas that relate to the topic you are explaining about
Which key on my keyboard should I use often to make sure my narrative writing is organized?
The "Enter" key! Space out your dialogue and description
What text features can I look at to help me figure out a central idea?
Titles, Sub-headings, pictures, topic sentences of paragraphs, repeated words/ideas
What does a proper citation look like and where does it go?
(Last Name page number)
Ex: (Smith 8)
What is a counterclaim?
It is when I acknowledge a viewpoint that goes against my own
What should my introduction paragraph include?
Hook, Bridge, Magic Sentence
What marks do I need to use when I am having characters talk?
Quotations Marks
How do I figure out a theme?
Answers could vary (Pay attention to what the characters go through and how they solve their conflicts)
What does a contextual lead-in do and where does it go?
It goes before the quote you are copying and it tell the reader more information about the quote/author, it give the reader context
Where do I address the counterclaim in my argumentative essay?
In the beginning of the 3rd body paragraph
How do I transition from one body paragraph to the next?
Not only__ (Reason you just wrote about)__, but also __(Reason your next paragraph is about)__.
What two main things should my narrative have in it?
Dialogue and description of events as they occur
What important things should I include in a summary?
I should state the big idea of the text. Then go into three key details that stood out using transition words
What should my evidence support?
My claim/answer that I wrote in the beginning of my paragraph
What is the magic sentence structure for the thesis of your essay?
By exploring Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3, it is clear that CLAIM
What should I use to plan out my body paragraphs?
TReeReeRee
List 5 better speech tags to use besides "SAID"
Answers will vary: replied, explained, whispered, added, exclaimed, mumbled, cried, etc.
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
Theme is a full sentence lesson or message we can apply to ourselves and learn.
Central idea is what a text was mostly about
Why do we cite text evidence?
To support our claims and make them stronger