Narrative
Describe Narrative Writing.
Follows prompt. Tells a story. Characters. Plot. Dialogue. Descriptions. Includes information from the story in your new creation...
True or False
Since you are the author of the essay, it is ok to say I or myself or me???
FALSE
AH HECK NAW!!! NO NO NO SUPER FALSE!
Explain a possible format for the argumentative THESIS statement
Opponents believe that ____ ;however, then continue on with the other idea and reasons that will be your body paragraphs.
What transition word do I use to end my concluding paragraph in both an informative or argumentative essay?
Conclusively,
In conclusion,
Ultimately,
What is a prompt?
It's the task that tells you what type of writing is to be performed by the student.
What is it called when you have characters speak in your narrative writing?
(You use correct comma and quotation usage.)
Dialogue
What 3 items make up an introductory paragraph?
HOOK, BACKGROUND, THESIS
What 3 items make up the introductory paragraph?
Hook
Background
Thesis
Give me 3 transition phrases that could be used to introduce evidence.
FOR EXAMPLE,
FOR INSTANCE,
IN PARTICULAR,
PARTICULARLY,
What should I do FIRST when the writing assessment for TCAP begins? Why?
Read the prompt!!!!
Correct the following dialogue:
"Wonderful" said Hal, "I am so glad you brought me catnip"!
"Wonderful," said Hal, "I am so glad you brought me catnip!"
How do I create a thesis statement? Use the sample prompt.
Based on the articles, write an informative essay in which you discuss the impact of pollution on the environment.
Pollution impacts the environment through ____, ______, and ______.
What's a counterclaim paragraph? What is its PURPOSE?
Explains the OTHER'S side that's against
Opponent
Critic
Give me 3 verbs to use instead of states...
informs
explains
shares
It depends on how much evidence is available to use and explain the connection.
I follow the prompt and make sure to include the characters, setting, and descriptions to align with the author. I make sure to read the prompt and perform accordingly.
EXPLAIN the TIDE method.
T = topic sentence
I = quoted evidence from text
D = detailed analysis (your words connecting thoughts)
E = ending statement (topic sentence with different words)
Explain the PIST paragraph.
P - Position of Opponent
I - Important evidence they would use
S - SHUT IT DOWN! Show and refute it
T - Tell your position again
What's a synonym for Proponents?
What's a synonym for Opponents?
Supporters, Allies, Promoters
Challengers, Critics, Rivals
What should I put on my scratch paper for the writing exam?
Outline for the type of writing needed
Details from story for narrative writing to match up with the prompt
How do I make sure to include vivid descriptions in my writing?
I take time to fully describe characters and setting. I can use imagery and adjectives.
Explain the difference between repeating the quote versus a DETAILED ANALYSIS of the quoted material.
An analysis explains the connection and elaborates.
How do you writing a concluding paragraph?
State your thesis in a new way and brief summary of importance
DOUBLE THE POINTS!!!
Give me 6 verbs instead of states...
Informs, conveys, shares, explains, reveals, exclaims, portrays, proclaims, affirms, asserts,
How do I cite evidence properly instead of just saying
For example, the text states, "BRAINROT!"
For example, author Hallie Mae from "Catnip Crisis" informs, "Meow."