Who got shot and killed in The Hate U Give?
Khalil Harris was shot and killed in The Hate U Give.
What is the first step of the writing process that includes figuring out your audience and purpose?
The first step of the writing process is to PLAN.
What is a FACT?
A FACT is something real or true to everyone.
True or False:
People can have different opinions.
True!
Not everyone has the same opinion.
True or False:
You can use facts to support your claims.
True!
Always try to back up your claims with facts, reasons, and/or examples.
Who is responsible for burning down Maverick's store in The Hate U Give?
King is responsible for burning down Maverick's store in The Hate U Give.
What is the second step of the writing process that involves putting your ideas in an order that makes sense?
The second step of the writing process is to ORGANIZE.
What is an OPINION?
An OPINION is a belief, judgement, or thought about something or someone that may not be true for everyone.
When writing an OPINION piece, what should you state clearly in your introduction?
You should ALWAYS state your opinion clearly in the introduction.
Weak arguments are __________.
Strong arguments are __________.
(General vs. Specific)
Weak arguments are GENERAL.
Strong arguments are SPECIFIC.
Who is the narrator in The Hate U Give?
The narrator in The Hate U Give is Starr Carter.
True or False:
It is okay to make mistakes during the writing stage.
True!
It is okay to make mistakes during the writing stage because you can edit and revise in the following stages.
Is this a FACT or OPINION?
Spiders have 8 legs.
FACT!
This statement is true to everyone so it is a FACT.
True or False:
You don't need to use any facts in an opinion piece.
False!
You should use facts to support your opinion.
The goal of an argument is to __________.
a) entertain someone with a good story
b) learn something
c) get someone to see your point of view
d) sound smart
The goal of an argument is to GET SOMEONE TO SEE YOUR POINT OF VIEW.
c) get someone to see your point of view
How many chapters are in The Hate U Give?
There are 26 chapters in The Hate U Give.
What are 3 things to correct during the editing stage?
3 things to correct during the editing stage are:
1) Spelling
2) Grammar
3) Punctuation
Is this a FACT or OPINION?
Swimming is the best sport.
OPINION!
Not everyone will agree with that.
Some people might think basketball or football is the best sport. Therefore, the sentence, "Swimming is the best sport" is an OPINION.
What 3 things can you use to support your opinion?
3 things you can use to support your opinion are:
1) facts
2) reasons
3) examples
A salesperson uses persuasion to make you __________.
a) buy a product
b) do research
c) learn how to do something
d) feel happy
A salesperson uses persuasion to make you BUY A PRODUCT.
a) buy a product
What does Starr promise in the end of the novel?
Starr promises to:
1) Never Forget Khalil
2) Never Give Up
3) Never Be Quiet
What does POWER stand for in the writing process?
P = Plan
O = Organize
W = Write
E = Edit
R = Revise
Tell me one FACT and one OPINION about BANANAS.
Answers may vary.
FACT Example: Bananas are yellow.
OPINION Example: Bananas taste good.
What should you do at the end of your opinion piece?
You should ALWAYS restate your opinion at the end of your opinion piece.
Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?
Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too.
a) a point of view
b) a disagreement
c) a reason
d) a conclusion
The statement, "It will teach me to be responsible." is a REASON.
It tells her dad why she wants to start a babysitting business.