Fiction
By the end of the first few paragraphs what four things should I be able to identify?
Main character, setting, point of view and conflict
The main idea is found where?
First paragraph, last sentence.
The claim is located where?
First paragraph, last sentence.
CUPS stands for
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling.
My thesis statement should be where?
first paragraph, last sentence.
The entire plot revolves around the main characters...
conflict!
The point the author is arguing. The side they are picking is called their ____________________.
claim.
ARMS stands for...
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
a sentence
What sentences are tied to my thesis statement?
Topic sentences.
The problem gets worse during the __________ _________ on the plot diagram. (2 words)
Rising Action
Which sentence give support for the main idea?
Topic sentences
An author supports their argument by giving ____________.
evidence and proof of their claim.
If I am changing the structure of an essay to make it sound better I am ________.
Revising
After my topic sentences, I need to give....
Evidence!
the theme
The text feature that is bolded and helps organize information by showing major ideas.
subheadings
For every argument presented, every good writer should include a __________________.
Counterargument.
If I am checking a written work for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes then I am __________.
Editing
What explaining should I just repeat the evidence? What should I do instead?
I do not repeat the evidence. I need to show how my evidence proves my answer. I need to give more detail.
internal conflict
Explain what author's purpose means.
It is the reason an author choses to do something.
There are three things a writer can use to try to persuade you. They are E_______, P_______ and L________.
ethos, pathos and logos.
Revising requires....
READING!!!
My last paragraph aka my conclusion should do what?
It should restate my thesis statement in different words and end with a thoughtful ending.