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
Why is it important to use facts and evidence instead of opinions in informational writing?
evidence provides reliable information, opinions can be biased
What is present in an argumentative essay that is NOT present in an informational essay?
A counterclaim/counterargument
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
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 kinds of transition words help connect your ideas smoothly?
in addition, also, however, therefore, first, next, finally, such as, specifically
A claim is the main point you are trying to prove... true or false?
true
Which is stronger evidence? A) “My friend says it’s true” B) “A study from a university found it’s true”
B - A study from a university found it's true
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)
What should you look for when revising your informational essay?
introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion,
check grammar, punctuation, spelling
ensure you have evidence (facts, examples, data)
Which is a claim? A) "I think pizza is the best food" B) "Pizza is made with cheese and sauce."
A - I think pizza is the best food.
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story
adjective
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
The process of checking your writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
proofreading/revising & editing
What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?
A claim is an opinion supported by evidence
Name one type of evidence you can use in argumentative writing.
Facts, statistics, examples, expert quotes