Writing Process
Argumentative Essay
The Outsiders
Vocabulary
Fun facts (not in the test)
100
What is the first step of the writing process?
Brainstorming
100
What is an argumentative essay
An essay that makes a claim about something and supports that claim with evidence.
100
Where did Dally, Pony and Johny go togeteher the night after Pony got jumped?
The drive in movie theater
100
stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way.
slouch
100
Honduras means:
depths
200
When do you create a rough draft
Step 2: First Draft
200
What is a thesis statement?
A statement that expresses the main idea of the essay
200
Who does Cherry talk to a lot on the way home from the movies?
She talks to Ponyboy
200
dazed, confused, or weak as from lack of sleep or drunkenness
groggy
200
Can a crocodile stick it's tongue out?
No
300
When can you add, remove, rearrange, and replace content to your essay?
Step 3: Revising
300
What is the opposing view?
the viewpoint that is opposite to your claim
300
Who did Johny kill?
Bob the soc.
300
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
aloof
300
Can pigs look up to the sky?
Nope :(
400
When do you correct spelling, punctuation, and other grammar issues?
Step 5: Editing
400
What are the three elements that an essay must have no matter what?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
400
Who is the spy for the Greasers?
Cherry
400
a shade of color
hue
400
What is the only fish that can blink with both eyes?
Shark
500
Best Friends Remain Steadfast Even when Problems arise stands for:
The steps of the writing process:
Brainstorming, First Draft, Revising, Second Draft, Editing, Polishing & Publishing
500
What goes in each element of the essay: introduction, body, conclusion?
Introduction: hook, thesis statement
Body: supporting paragraphs, opposing view
Conclusion: restate thesis, summary
500
What act of bravery did Pony and Johnny perform at the church?
They jumped into the fire to save the kids inside the church.
500
harsh competition
rivalry
500
which animal has the largest eyes in the world?
the giant squid