Narrative Writing
Beginning, Middle and End
Intro., Body and Conclusion
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
To persuade or convince your reader to agree with you or take action
What goes in the introduction of an informational essay?
The hook, main idea/topic and a snapshot of what the reader will be learning.
Which genre is this paragraph?
The sun is a star that gives Earth light and heat. It rises in the east and sets in the west each day. The sun helps plants grow and keeps our planet warm enough for life. Without the sun, Earth would be very cold and dark.
Informational
About how many paragraphs should all essays be?
3-5 paragraphs
What key things should you include in your beginning of a narrative essay?
characters, setting and situation
What goes in the introduction of a persuasive essay?
hook, opinion about the topic and snap shot of reasons
True or False
Informational essays include facts and details about a topic.
True
Which genre is this paragraph?
One sunny afternoon, Mia found a small, lost puppy in her backyard. The puppy wagged its tail and looked up at her with big, hopeful eyes. Mia gently picked it up and brought it inside. She knew she had to help the puppy find its home.
Narrative
Tell me 3 informational text structures.
description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequential, problem/solution
True of False
It doesn't matter if the events are out of order.
Fasle
Events must be in logical order.
What should you include in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
wrap it up and restate your opinion on the topic
What is the purpose of an informational essay?
To teach or explain something
Which genre is this paragraph?
Students should be allowed to have a short break during long tests. Taking a break can help students relax and refocus their minds. When students feel less stressed, they are more likely to do their best work. A short break would not take much time, but it could make a big difference in performance.
Persuasive
What do all essays have no matter what genre it is?
What goes in the body of a narrative essay?
events and details
What should you include to support your opinion?
Reasons and examples
What goes in the conclusion of an informational essay?
Restate the main idea, wrap it up and no new facts.
What genre is this paragraph?
Water pollution is a big problem in many rivers and lakes. Trash and chemicals can harm fish and make the water unsafe for people. One solution is to reduce littering and properly throw away waste. Communities can also organize clean-up days to remove trash from the water. By working together, people can help keep water clean and safe.
informational
What is the point of view for this paragraph?
I woke up early on the day of the field trip and could not stop smiling. I quickly got dressed and grabbed my backpack. On the bus, I sat with my best friend and talked the whole way there. I felt excited because I knew it was going to be a great day.
First Person
What should be included in the end of a narrative essay?
wrap up, feelings, what's next
True or False
A persuasive essay should only include your opinion and no reasons.
False
What is one example of an informational essay topic?
Answers will vary.
What point of view is this paragraph?
Jordan walked slowly into the classroom, feeling nervous about the big test. He looked around and saw his classmates quietly working. Taking a deep breath, he sat down and picked up his pencil. Soon, he began to feel more confident as he answered each question.
Third person
What is missing in this introduction paragraph?
Many people see them flying from flower to flower on warm, sunny days. They are small, busy, and very important to nature. Without them, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods we eat might not exist. They help move pollen from one plant to another as they search for nectar.
A clear topic sentence