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100
A mode of writing where the writer takes a position for or against something.
What is a persuasive essay?
100
If Iron Man replaced your English teacher for a day, what would class be like?
What is a descriptive essay prompt?
100

A mode of writing that includes cause/effect, compare/contrast, explaining a process, or providing information?

What is an expository essay?

100
The first thing you do for a timed essay.
What is brainstorming?
100
Explain the causes and effects of nicotine addiction.
What is an expository essay prompt?
200
A mode of writing that requires a writer to tell a story, usually a personal story, to teach a lesson.
What is a narrative essay?
200
If you could change one thing about the world today, what would it be and why?
What is a reflective essay prompt?
200
A mode of writing that requires the use of plot (rising action, climax).
What is a narrative essay?
200
What is one form of brainstorming we have used extensively in class?
What is webbing?
200
State your position, agree or disagree, persuade, and convince.
What are prompt cues for a persuasive essay?
300
A mode of writing that requires a writer to present their reactions to a quote or an idea.
What is a reflective essay?
300
Should elderly people be allowed to continue driving once they pass a certain age? Explain what you think and why.
What is a persuasive writing prompt?
300
A mode of writing where the writer should have a firm opinion for readers to accept.
What is a persuasive essay?
300
A step in prewriting where the writer organizes the content of their essay.
What is outlining?
300
Tell, describe, or guide.
What are prompt cues for a narrative essay?
400
A mode of writing that requires writers to use vivid details to so readers can imagine what they are describing.
What is a descriptive essay?
400
Explain the problems that result from obesity.
What is an expository essay prompt?
400

A mode of writing that requires the writer to think about a concept and come to some form of conclusion.

What is a reflective essay?

400
A form of paragraph writing that is heavily used for expository and persuasive essays.
What are Schaffer paragraphs?
400
What if, respond to, what would you do if, or react.
What are prompt cues for reflective essays?
500
A form of writing that requires writers to inform their readers about a topic.
What is an expository essay?
500
People often say, "Don't judge a book by it's cover." Describe a time in your life when this proved true.
What is a narrative essay prompt?
500
A mode of writing that encourages the use of precise vocabulary and vivid sensory language.
What is a descriptive essay?
500
The amount of time a writer should spend prewriting on a 55 minute timed essay.
What is 5-10 minutes?
500
Tell about, describe, and imagine if.
What are prompt cues for a descriptive essay?