Narrative 1
When do narrative essays happen?
The past and present.
What point of view are narrative essays written in?
First or third person
What is a quotation?
(You can use an example instead of explaining)
Something someone said
What do you do in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
State your opinion
Is a factual essay formal and direct, or is it casual and loose?
Formal and direct
What does a narrative essay do?
(3 possible answers)tell a story, talks about a main idea, or a lesson learned
Who can narrative essays talk about?
You or someone you know
What is an interesting fact?
(Use an example instead of explaining)
Ex: Da Vinci could write and paint at the same time.
What tense do you write an argumentative paper in?
Present and/or past tense
What should you avoid in factual essays?
False claims
What are some of the steps to writing a narrative essay?
(4 steps, name 1)
1) Pick experience
2) Think of why it's important
3) Write details
4) Outline
What is important to remember when writing for other people?
They only know what you tell them
What is an anecdote?
(You can use an example instead of explaining)
What do you do in the conclusion of an argumentative paper?
State your opinion again, and call the readers to action
What should you do about theories?
Say they are theories, don't say they are facts
How should you end a narrative essay?
Tell about why it was important
What are some steps for revising your essay?
1) Read again
2) Ask others to read it
3) See if it needs more details and description
4) Is it in order?
5) Take out what doesn't make sense
What is a rhetorical question?
(You can use an example instead of explaining)
A question that isn't meant to be answered
What type of questions are good to use in argumentative papers?
Rhetorical Questions
What do you usually have to do to make sure you have a good factual essay?
Research
What were the first three topics you could choose from?
1) Childhood Event
2) Achieving a Goal
3) A Failure
What were the second set of 3 topics you could choose from?
1) A good or bad deed
2) A change in your life
3) A realization
What is a simile or a metaphor?
(You can use an example instead of explaining)
Simile: comparing with like or as
Metaphor: comparing two things that aren't actually alike
What do you do in the body of an argumentative essay?
State arguments and give evidence and examples
What were the three topics you could choose from for factual essays?
(Short answers are acceptable)
1) What Social Media Does
2) Which is more important: Talent or Experience?
3) What is Important in Education?