Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter.
It's/its going to rain this weekend.
It's (it is)
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual.
What is argumentative writing?
The writer has to:
Investigate a topic
Collect and evaluate evidence
Establish position on the topic in a concise manner
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.
too
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) thesis statement
What were the 3 things an argument introduction needed?
1. Hook
2. Introduce
3. Claim
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) Plot
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
I invited my friends to go to the mall. They're/There/Their going to be so surprised when they realize I am actually throwing them a party.
They're (they are because it is plural)
What is citing evidence?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
How many pieces of evidence should each reason of your claim have in order to prove your point?
2
What is the most exciting, action packed part of a narrative called?
Climax or Crisis
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.
Their (the house belongs to someone)
How can you introduce evidence from a text?
1.) In the article, "________"
2.) The author states, "_______."
3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______"
What are the 2 things that need to be included in the conclusion paragraph of an argument piece?
1. Restate claim and reasons
2. So what?
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
What does ToSEEC stand for?
Topic Statement
Evidence
Elaboration
Concluding Statement
When we wrote an argumentative essay together, what was the topic and name 1 reason found in our research?
For or Against Chocolate Milk
What is called when characters are talking in a narrative? What needs to be included when they are talking?
dialogue
quotation marks