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Inform means..: Give information or teach something. Entertain means..: To make people enjoy something. Persuade means..: Make people agree with you. Commercials are used for...  : Persuading. Get the bread 2.Get the peanut butter and the jelly 3. Spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread. 4.Put the slices of bread together. What is the authors purpose in this text: To Explain . Newspaper articles are used for...  : Informing. The guiding question for finding author's purpose is..: Why was this text written?

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What is one type of a controlling idea: Topic Sentence. True or False: The topic sentence belongs in the first sentence of each body paragraph: True. True or False: The topic sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about: False. True or False: The thesis statement belongs in your body paragraphs: False. True or False: The topic sentence should be at the beginning of each body paragraph and should tell what the body paragraph will be about. : True. In each body paragraph you should have a topic sentence followed by a __________: Connection. True or False: The text evidence can be anything from the article, even if it doesn't support the reason: False. True or False: Textual evidence can only be dialogue from an article. : False. Which is the correct example of parenthetical documentation: . Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, an example, final commentary, and....: Text Evidence . True or False: You should start your thesis statement with a yes or a no then followed by your reasons: False. True or False: You should start your thesis statement with "I believe," then followed by your reasons: False. What should be in your introduction: Introduction of the topic and thesis statement

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Argumentative style writing can also known be as...: Persuasive. In argumentative style writing you support your opinions with what: Reasoning and Facts. In argumentative style writing we still use the 5 paragraph format: True. Always use supporting details when constructing any essay or writing: true. In the intro paragraph of an argumentative essay you must do what: Hook the Reader

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the: claim. In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims, and ____ to support your reasons: reasons, evidence. When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes: sources. Always make sure to disprove the ___ argument: opposing.      This element is the first line of your writing: Hook. Acknowledging why someone may disagree with you is known as this: Counterclaim. This is based on personal experience, quotes, facts and statistics that support your reasons: Reason. This is a debatable statement that forms the main point of your argument: Claim. This helps support your main claim and gives the reader a basis for accepting your main claim: Reason. This element wraps up all loose ends and finishes strong: Conclusion. This is the part of the introduction paragraph that catches readers’ attention: Hook. This shows how you know you’re right: Evidence. This disputes or disagrees with your claim: Counterclaim. This follows your claim: Reason. Introduce this with statements such as, “It may be argued that ….”, “Contrary to evidence…”,  “It is true, however, ….” or any other statement that acknowledges conflicting viewpoints: Counterclaim. What type of hook is this?I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face: Personal Anecdote. What type of hook is this?Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it: Fascinating Fact. One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote? : A short story or scene. Which type of hook is this?John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement." : Quote

In the word informational you can find the word ___________: inform . A thesis statement _________________: tells the readers position on the topic . The final project for this unit will be ________________: an informational essay. What word can be found in the word explanatory: explain. In his ___________ the Lakers are the best basketball team: point of view . He is ________ because his favorite team is playing in the tournament: bias. An inference is a __________: logical guess. A person's point of view is the same as their __________: opinion . An informational text structre might include _________: text boxes. One of the digital sources I used was ____________: an article I read online.. An example of ___________ is taking someones painting and taking credit for their work: plagiarism. An example of evidence for an essay you are writing on jungle animals is ________: "...20% of jungle animals are nocturnal".. I do not like Mondays.Chosose the sentence that is a good paraphrase: I dislike Mondays.. _________ tells you what the paragraph will be about: Topic sentence

What is fiction: Writing that comes from the author's imagination. Historical Fiction: Sets characters against historical events. The purpose of Fiction is to:: Entertain. Biographical Fiction is :: About a real person, but events are made up. The three elements of fiction are :: Characters, setting, and plot. If the story is factual, about real events, subjects, or ideas, it is most likely:: . What are two genres of Fiction: Fables and Legends

Expository writing is _____________: informational text. The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph: true. You should use a transition word to start each new body paragraph and also for the conclusion paragraph: true. The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention: true. Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention: questions, facts, a quote, orstatistical fact. An expository essay consists of:: . What is the author's purpose in an expository text? : To explain . Expository means what: Informing. What is a thesis: Usually at the end of the introduction. It explains to the reader the claim, the topic, and the reasons that prove the claim.. Unlike expository writing, Informative essays CANNOT include: opinions. 5 examples of informative writing are:: research papers, newspaper articles, magazine articles, letters, catalogues

What is the purpose of informational writing: to teach your reader about a topic. How might a writer get information for writing an informational piece: all of the above. Is a fantasy story an example of informational writing: No. Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing: Yes. Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece: opinions. In informational writing, you begin with a..: introduction. What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing: to grab the reader's attention. What is the purpose of a conclusion in your informational writing: to summarize what you discussed in your essay. An author uses different text structures in informational writing to organize it in a way that makes sense to the reader. : True. The author uses text features in informational writing because..: it helps the reader understand the topic better

Why is the "Voice" important: It describes what the writers thoughts are.. What is the trait that involves fixing mistakes in your paper: Conventions. Is word choice when you use descriptive and powerful words: Yes. Organization is when..: Things tie together and make sense.. Ideas.: All of the above. Word choice is..: All of the above.. Organization makes the writing easy to follow: Yes. In this part of the Writing Process you change the way your writing SOUNDS: Revision. The part of the writing process in which you correct your spelling, capitalization, and punctuation: Editing. In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer: . In this step of the writing process, you are organizing your thoughts into complete sentences, but are not yet worried about spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or word choice: Drafting. I add vivid verbs during this step of the writing process: Revision. I use a Thesaurus for better word choice during this step of the writing process: Revision.  I will use a computer or my neatest best penmanship during this stage of the writing process: Publishing. It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake. : to Entertain. The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. : to Inform

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Persuasive Writing is when you..: write to ask for something. Dear Zookeper,This is the..: greeting. Which word do we use to give a reason why: because. If someone has to do something, which word would you use?You ________ go to the reason room. : must. Yours Sincerely Daniel This is called the..: Sign Off. Why do we need the address on a letter: it tell us where the letter is from . What does 'Dear Sophie' need after it: A comma. What does your first sentence need to say in a persuasive letter: What you want. If you want someone to do something but they don't have to, what word would you use?You_________ drink water every day. : should. Words 'he, she, it, they, we' are called..: Personal Pronouns

What is a thesis statement: A statement that explains the main idea of an essay. What is the purpose of the thesis: To state your opinion or claim and prove it. Where should a thesis statement appear: first paragraph. The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing: True. The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points: True. A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:: influence you to do or believe something. A fact is:: something that can be proven true. Which two paragraphs are the most similar: Introduction and Conclusion. What are the components of a persuasive writing: Introduction, Thesis Statement, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion. What is the purpose of persuasive writing: To persuade. What is a lead: The first sentence in argumentative writing that graps audience attention. What are transitions used for: Guide your through the reading. What type of sentence always starts a body paragraph: Topic Sentence. What are the components to an argumentative thesis statement: claim and 3 reasons. What is a hook, or lead: A sentence that gets the reader's attention. . There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them: Introduction, Body, Conclusion. Your thesis statement must include the points you'll discuss. At least how many should you have in your essay: Three. A short interesting story is called an: Anecdote. The first step of the writing process is the: Prewrite. During writing time, it's most important that I: write 

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Which are the three main parts of the paragrph: The supporting sentence. Which of the following features are part of the Features of Good Topic Sentence: It includes a controlling idea. Which features don't complete this sentence: _____ refers to how easy it is for the reader to understand your writing: Purpose. Select which ones are one of the five proofreading strategies:: Pretend that you are someone else. Which sentences are complex: They want to see the speaker succeed because it is a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.. Which type of hook exist? : Descriptions. What are the important features of coherence are: Use of transitional words of phrase. What are the common goals of academic writing: To summarize

What is a narrative: A story . True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story. : True . In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting..: Orientation . Climax is..: The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. What is a rising action: A series of events that build suspense . Which are examples of narratives: All of the above . What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. The falling action occurs..: After the climax. True or False. Simple sentences CANNOT be used to create emphasis in a story. : False

What is a narrative: A story. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story: True. An example of a sensory detail is: Rattling thunder and lightening flashes. True or False.  A narrative must have characters: True. The person telling the story: Narrator. The author describes how the problem is solved: Falling Action. The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close: Resolution. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another: Climax. The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise: Rising Action. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters: Exposition. The struggle between opposing forces; the problem handled by the main character: Conflict