Informational Writing
What is the purpose of informational writing?
To communicate facts from a non-biased perspective.
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To argue/persuade.
What is a block of text in a poem called?
A stanza.
What is the plot of a story?
The sequence of events.
What is the first sentence of the introduction called?
The hook.
However, so, but, first-last, since, etc.
Where might you use your ability to write argumentative essays?
Debates, letters to the newspaper, advocating for a disadvantaged person, etc. (Many answers)
What were some of the elements of poetry we studied in class?
Rhythm, repetition, and rhyme.
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is when characters talk in a story.
What are the middle sentences in an introduction called?
Background details/information.
What is a fact?
A statement or idea that is based on proof, and measurable. (Similar answers okay.)
What sorts of information make good evidence?
Facts, quotes, statistics, or personal experiences.
What are two types of structural poems you can create?
Letter poem, found poem, blackout poem, shape poem, etc... (Many answers)
What is an archetype?
A very typical or repeated example of a person/thing.
What is the difference between evidence and supporting details?
Evidence is meant to prove a point, while supporting details work to explain the main idea.
Name the term for the "purpose statement" in an informational essay.
Thesis statement
What is the name for the "purpose statement" in an argumentative essay?
Claim.
How do poets create rhythm in their work?
By changing the stress they place on certain phrases, words, or parts of words.
Give an example of the hero archetype.
Hercules, Superman, Dora, Paul Bunyan, etc... (Many answers)
What are the three steps to a conclusion?
1. Re-state the purpose.
2. Explain the main points of the essay.
3. Explain why the information is important.
What is the "formula" for a thesis statement?
In an argumentative body paragraph, what goes between the topic sentence and the concluding sentence?
Evidence.
Who wrote "The Red Wheelbarrow"?
William Carlos Williams
Give an example of the herald archetype.
White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, Hagrid in Harry Potter, newspaper boys, etc... (Many answers)
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis?
A claim expresses an opinion, while a thesis explains a factual observation.