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Narrative Writing
Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
The Writing Process
Misc.
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Define narrative writing.
Narrative writing is writing that tells a story.
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Define informational writing.
Informational writing is writing that provides its reader with information about a specific subject.
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Define argumentative writing.
Argumentative writing is writing that tries to persuade a reader to accept a specific point of view.
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The part of the writing process in which the author gathers information and organizes ideas.
What is the pre-writing phase?
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For what does HMS stand?
hook, major supporting details, and thesis statement
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T/F HMS and PEEL should be used when writing a narrative.
False
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T/F HMS and PEEL should be used when writing an informational essay.
True
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T/F HMS and PEEL should be used when writing an argumentative essay.
True
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T/F It is okay to just start writing. Planning isn't always necessary.
False
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For what does PEEL stand?
point, evidence, explanation, and link
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Should narrative writing have a thesis statement?
No, it should not.
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The thesis statement of an informational piece should...
tell the reader the topic you will be informing him or her about.
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The thesis statement of an argumentative paper should...
let the reader know your position (the side you take) on the presented topic.
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The first written or typed version of your essay is called...
the rough draft/first draft
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What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement if the main idea of your paper.
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In order to show your audience instead of telling your audience, you must use...
sensory language/imagery
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DAILY DOUBLE!Tell if the following statement could serve as an informational thesis statement: The outcome of the War of 1812 could have easily turned out differently.
Yes, it does suffice!
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DAILY DOUBLE: Name the things that you should do in order to present a solid counterargument.
1) identify the opposite position 2) provide evidence that the other side may use 3) directly attack the evidence that the other side may present in order to prove that your point of view is correct.
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When you print out your essay and hand it to your teacher, you have just accomplished which phase?
the publishing phase
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-500 POINTS :(
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Provide a thesis statement for the following topic: Write an informational essay that explains the process of photosynthesis.
ANSWERS VARY!
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How is the third body paragraph of an argumentative essay different from the third body paragraph of an informational essay?
In an argumentative essay, the writer addresses the counterclaim. In an informational essay, the writer talks more about the third major supporting detail.
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The part of the writing process in which you add, take out, and correct information that you've provided is called...
the revision phase
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What could be a thesis statement for the following prompt: Write an argument in which you take a position on whether or not capital punishment should be allowed.
Answers vary.