Grammar
This part of speech replaces a noun, like using he, she, it, or they.
What is a pronoun?
Direct quotes, paraphrases, or specific details pulled directly from a text to back up your main point.
What is text evidence?
Unlike persuasive writing, the main purpose of an expository essay is to do this for the reader.
What is to explain, inform, or describe?
A direct comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as.
What is a simile?
Oppose this claim: "School uniforms should be mandatory." To get points, state why you disagree using a valid reason and one transition word.
What is a valid claim statement?
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list, join independent clauses with a conjunction, or create a brief pause in a sentence.
What is a comma?
This 3-letter acronym represents the core framework for writing a response paragraph: State your point, give proof, and explain it.
What is S.E.E?
The single sentence at the end of your introduction that states the main point or purpose of your entire essay.
What is a thesis statement?
Giving human traits, actions, or emotions to non-human objects, animals, or ideas.
What is personification?
Someone argues: "Recess makes kids smarter." Their evidence: "My friend Joey said he felt smarter after playing kickball." What is the error with this evidence?
What is weak evidence?
Rewrite this passive sentence into active voice: "The ball was thrown by Maya."
What is "Maya threw the ball"?
The explanation in your own words that connects your evidence back to your claim (answering "so what?").
What is reasoning?
Words or phrases like however, for instance, furthermore, and as a result that help your ideas flow smoothly.
What are transitions words?
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, like saying "I have a million hours of homework."
What is hyperbole?
Fix this bad argument: "Your idea for a longer lunch is stupid because you're lazy." What should the speaker attack instead of the person?
What is the argument / evidence?
According to standard punctuation rules, periods and commas almost always go where for quotation marks?
What is inside?
Failing to cite your evidence or passing off an author's exact words as your own is called this.
What is plagiarism?
The very first sentence of an introduction essay that grabs the reader's attention
What is a hook?
When an author drops subtle hints or clues early in a story about what will happen later on.
Someone says: "Video games cause violence." Give a 1-sentence counterargument that acknowledges their side before shooting it down.
What is a valid response?
When is Mr. Roberts ' birthday?
November 9th.
When analyzing literature, this is the main underlying lesson, message, or central idea about life that the author wants the reader to take away.
What is theme?
What college does Mr. Roberts attend?
What is Oberlin College & Conservatory?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
What is imagery?
Where did Mr. Roberts teach before coming to Awty? Who did he teach, and what was the subject?
What is at SJS, teaching 8th Grade Writing?