Explanatory
Writing that explains how or why something works or happens is called __________ ________
explanatory writing
The author's opinion in an argumentative writing is called the _______
claim
What writing strategy should you use on argumentative or explanatory essays?
RACE
Story
The most important point the author makes in the text is called the ____ ______
main idea
You should have how many body paragraphs?
3
Something that goes against the author's claim is called the _____ _________
counter argument
What does RACE stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
The time period and location in a story are called the ______
setting
The reason the author wrote the text is called the _______ _______
author's purpose
The author's purpose in explanatory writing is to ______
inform or explain
The purpose of argumentative writing is to _____
persuade or convince
The author states "She grew very impatient waiting for his arrival" is an example of which RACE step?
Cite
What are the three points of view?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
The main message or lesson in a story is called the _______
theme
The main statement in explanatory writing is called the __________
thesis
Your introduction should start with a ____
hook
It is apparent that he did not want to go to the store with her because ... - is an example of which RACE step?
Explain
After the climax of your story you should have the ______
falling action
A guess based on clues from the text is called an __________
inference
How many sentences of explanation should you have when using RACE?
2-3 sentences
The conclusion of your essay should ________
Restate the question for "Why did the character leave the city?"
The character left the city because
The exposition of your story should introduce what three things?
characters, setting, plot
Words that help readers picture something using their senses are called _______
imagery