Informative and Argumentative
What is the main idea of this essay called?
Thesis statement
What types of HOOKS are you allowed to write?
Quote, fact, general statement.
What is a narrative?
Story
What is evidence?
From the text and supports your thesis OR is used to make your narrative
In what movies do the characters Harry and Marv appear in?
Home Alone 1 and 2
What three parts make up an informative essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion
What 4 parts make up a BODY paragraph?
Main Topic, Evidence, Explanation, Tie Back
List 3 things a GOOD narrative needs
answers will vary
What is the purpose of transition words?
To show relationship, to contrast, to add info, etc.
Which two MLB teams are based in NYC?
Yankees and Mets
What is the counterclaim?
A reason from the opposing argument.
What paragraphs need a transition at the beginning?
Body and Conclusion
What is plot?
The things that make up your narrative: sequence of events, rising action, climax, etc
NEW info!
What show are Booker and Nia from?
Raven's Home
Why do you need transitions in the Counterclaim/Rebuttal paragraph?
To differentiate between arguments
What three things are in a conclusion paragraph?
Rephrased Thesis, Supporting sentences, and Take away or call to action
What are sensory details?
describe how things look, feel, sound, etc
Which sentence is a COMPLEX sentence?
a. As she walked out the door, she realized she left her cellphone.
b. I love to go on vacation, so I save money every year for my trips.
C. Henry said he needs to interview five people for his class project.
a. As she walked out the door, she realized she left her cellphone.
Which NBA player has the highest points scored during his career?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What is the difference between a thesis for an informative essay and a thesis is an argumentative essay?
Informative = thesis just telling what the essay is about
Argumentative = CLAIM and thesis telling what the essay is about.
What 3 things make up the INTRO paragraph?
Hook, Overview, Thesis
What is it called when characters have a conversation?
Dialogue
What should you do when you finish your essay?
LOOK OVER IT FOR ERRORS!
Name the character who is famous for his suspenders, glasses, and annoying voice.
Steve Urkel