Opinion Essay Writing
Writing Process
Figurative Language
Verb Tenses
Narrative Writing
100

Give a sentence starter to start your essay:

I prefer, In my opinion, I believe

100

What is Step 1 of the Writing Process?

Prewriting


(brainstorming, graphic organizers, planning)

100

Give an example of Onomatopoeia

The lightning struck and the thunder went "KaBOoM"!

100

Correct this sentence:

I couldn't wait to played outside.

I couldn't wait to play outside.

I can't wait to play outside.

100

What is a narrative?

A story

200

Give a transitional phrase

For one reason, another reason, for example, for instance, in fact, in conclusion, to sum it up,  in addition, particularly, I am convinced...

200

What is Step 2 of the Writing Process?

Drafting

(rough draft, add more to your ideas, details)

200

Give an example of Personification

I sat on a rock and stared into the lake. The water gazed back at me. 


(Humanlike characteristics to an inanimate object/thing)

200

Correct this sentence:

My dentist says he had seen my teeth.

My dentist said he had seen my teeth.

My dentist says he has seen my teeth.

200

What is the first part of the narrative and what happens in it? What is the graphic organizer we use called? 

Exposition: Setting, characters, problem

Plot Diagram

300

What are two forms of opinion writing?

Persuasive, Letter

300

What is Step 5 of the Writing Process?

Publishing


(Final Draft, typed or use blue or black ink)

300

Give an example of Hyperbole

Oh my gosh this test is so hard I am literally going to die taking it.

(Think overdramatic statement)

300

Correct this sentence:

I went to the store and buy groceries.

I went to the store and bought groceries.

I am going to the store to buy groceries.

300

What are the five components of a narrative?

Plot Diagram: Exposition (setting, characters, problem), Rising Action, Climax/Turning Point, Falling Action, Conclusion/Resolution

400
What could opinion writing be important in the future for?

To be able to communicate your opinion through writing and through speeches. 

400
At what stage of the writing process would you use a red pen?

Revision or Step 3


(Fix all mistakes and prepare to publish)

400
Give an example of a simile, then change it into a metaphor. 


Bonus: what do both do?

Simile: Chip is as tall as a tree.

Simile: Chip is a tall tree.


Bonus: they both compare. only simile uses like/as to compare the two things.

400

What are the tenses?

Use one in a sentence.

Past, present, future

The dog ran to get a toy.

The dog had run to get a toy.

400

What do we call our plot diagram?

Why is this visual helpful?

Our Mountain


It helps us visualize the structure of the story (plot diagram)

500

How many paragraphs should an opinion essay have?

How should the end of the essay start?

5 minimum

Stating your opinion over again.

500

What is Step 4 of the Writing Process?

Proofreading/Editing

(reread or peer review. make sure all is clear to rewrite into your final draft)

500

What is an example of a proverb?

What is an example of an idiom?

Proverb: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

(think wisdom or a moral in the sentence that teaches you something).

Idiom: That game was a piece of cake.

Was it LITERALLY a piece of cake?

500
Find the tenses in this sentence.


The hamburger tasted so good I had almost wanted to ordered another. 

Change it to another tense.

Past

The hamburger tastes so good I almost want to order another.

500

What types of Point of View can a Narrative Have?

First Person

Second Person

Third Person

(bonus: 3rd omnicient/unlimited, 3rd limited)