Main Idea
What is the definition of main idea?
The writer's central message.
To express their attitude or emotion towards the subject or audience.
True or False:
You are not supposed to put your word count at the end of your answer.
True.
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea that guides the direction of your essay.
What is Ms. Batson most afraid of?
SPIDERS.
True or False?
Key details are the specific pieces of information used to support the main idea.
True.
What makes tone effective?
Tone clarifies and conveys meaning
If you are writing to convince your audience, your tone might be...
A. Persuasive
B. Determined
C. Biased
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
True or False:
A thesis statement presents a argument and/or a opinion.
How long is the Paper 1 exam?
1 hour and 15 minutes.
Where can you mainly identify the main idea in a paragraph?
At the beginning of paragraphs or in the concluding sentences of a paragraph.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood shows the particular scenes that direct us toward the subject of a story, but tone tells what each character actually thinks of that subject.
What is 1 technique that you can apply to your writing when trying to fit in the word count?
Get straight to answering your question, shorten your words (Ex. what is->what's), don't over explain your answers, and count as you write.
What's the difference between main idea and thesis?
jingle bells was originally written for which holiday?
SURPRISE! The song was actually written for Thanksgiving.
What is the main idea?
Adults tend to eat a lot of pre-made food, but it’s not always healthy. For instance, a Big Mac has 530 calories with 28 grams of fat and a large order of fries has 450 calories and 22 grams of fat. Add a large soda and a meal comes close to 1,000 calories.
A. 1,000 calories is a lot
B. Pre-made food is not always healthy.
C. Adults eat a lot of premade food
B. Pre-made food is not always healthy.
What type of tone is used in this sentence?
"I am fairly certain that I will do great tomorrow, when I give my speech."
Assertive but confident will work.
Beside the question is says: [4]
What does this mean?
The word count is 40.
Does this paragraph have a clear aim?
Cats are very good pets for several reasons. They are naturally good caregivers because they take care of their kittens, so they want to take care of their owners as well. Cats are also quite clean once you get them trained to use their litter boxes.
Yes.
What is the only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number of letters as the letter itself?
Four.
A newspaper columnist is writing a story about whether the media should have the right to probe into the personal lives of celebrities'. Give 2 reasons that the newspaper columnist can include as their subsection in the article and in which, supports the main idea.
Main idea: The main idea has no right to probe into the loves of celebrates.
Celebrities can fight back, legal facts/situations, protecting privacy, and other opinions.
What are the 10 different types of tone? Name at least 5.
(if you get all 10, we'll double you're points!)
1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Optimistic
4. Worried
5. Friendly
6. Curious
7. Assertive
8. Encouraging
9. Surprised
10. Cooperative
How far can you extend the word count?
3-4 words.
Directions: Carefully read the writing prompt and the Bad Thesis Statement. Then, rewrite a Good Thesis Statement.
Writing Prompt: Persuade the school board to lengthen summer vacation.
Bad: Many people think that summer vacation should be extended.
Whoever has the more reasonable thesis statement. (Based on Ms. Batson's judgement)
How many quotes are around the walls of this classroom? (30 seconds)
28+