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, question
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 Ron appear in?
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
beginning, middle, end
conflict, resolution
dialogue
What is the purpose of transition words?
To show relationship, to contrast, to add info, etc.
What is Ms. Sutton's dog's name?
River
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
What can you NOT include in a conclusion paragraph?
NEW info!
No quote zone
What is Ms. Sutton's favorite candy?
Skittles
Why do you need transitions in the Counterclaim/Rebuttal paragraph?
To differentiate between arguments
What two things are in a conclusion paragraph?
Transition
Rephrased Thesis
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?
Lebron James
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