Narrative
The setting and characters should be placed in this space on your plan.
What is the beginning? (will take intro or 1st box)
In this type of writing, the sentence that tells what the entire essay will be about. It is usually located at the end of the introductory paragraph.
What is a thesis statement?
In this type of writing, this sentence states your opinion and what you are trying to convince your audience to believe. It is usually located at the end of the introduction.
What is the claim?
This technique should be written in the (edit and revise) 4th box of your writing plan for ALL types of writing.
What is full circle?
This technique is difficult to say and spell, and it is formed by the SOUND it makes.
What is onomatopoeia?
If you want to add exaggeration in your story, use this technique. This tecnique can add humor.
What is hyperbole?
What would the topic be for the first body paragraph for this thesis statement?
Social media offers numerous benefits, including enhanced communication, increased access to information, and opportunities for self-expression.
What is enhanced communication?
In an argumentative essay, the sentence below would be this.
Sixth grade students should have recess because it provides crucial physical activity, helps reduce stress, and improves concentration.
What is a claim?
In this paragraph, you should not add any new information.
What is the conclusion?
This technique is a way to help you add extra information to you sentence. This will be enclosed in parentheses.
What is side comments?
This is by FAR the best way to improve your narrative. Since this is a conversation between characters, feel free to use slang.
What is dialogue?
This is another name for informative.
What is explanatory?
The sentence stems below will help you do this.
According to...
The author states...
What is cite evidence?
This type of writing can be imagined–stories that really didn’t happen but could have happened
What is a narrative?
The sentence below is an example of this and gives us points for variety of sentences.
Aching for a chocolate treat, Ms. Rose raided the candy box.
What is ING Openers?
For this narrative technique, you ask yourself what you want the reader to see, hear, smell, taste, or touch?
What is imagery?
From its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unique culinary experiences, there are several compelling reasons why you should consider visiting Arkansas.
This will be the topic of the first body paragraph in this informative essay.
What is breathtaking landscapes?
This is what the people who disagree with you say.
What is a counterclaim?
This technique can be used as a hook and full circle. It asks the reader to "picture" something.
What is an Imagine Statement?
The sentence below using this technique that will help in sentence variety.
Carefully, he planned his next move.
What is LY Opener?
When you are planning a narrative, you need to make a decision whether this part of the story is going to be favorable or unfavorable (good or bad).
What is the end?
According to the linking sentence below, this is the topic of the next paragraph.
In addition to being interesting for history buffs, food lovers will find much to enjoy in Arkansas where Southern hospitality and regional flavors shine.
What is food or Southern food and hospitality?
In this type of writing, you absolutely must have this. You may want to dedicate an entire paragraph to it.
What is a counterclaim?
Below is an example of what technique that we have practiced?
Drab walls. Tasteless lunches.
What is Rhetorical Fragments? (or just fragments)
The text below demonstrates this technique.
Put the phone away. Put the phone away when the teacher is talking. Put the phone away when you're supposed to be learning. Put the phone away because every notification is stealing your focus. Put the phone away so you can actually engage, actually think, actually succeed.
What is anaphora?