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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

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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

The time and place or the "when and where" of a story are called the..: setting. the first step of the writing process is called: prewriting. The person, animals, and things participating in a story: characters. The feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story: mood. events that occur as result of central conflict : rising action. highest point of interest or suspense of a story: climax. Tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict: falling action. Loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved: resolution

What is a narrative: A story. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict: the resolution. What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays: They "paint a picture" for our readers. What is narrative writing: Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution. What is the first step of the writing process: . Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay: It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.. When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story: Solution. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The characters of a story are.: who is in the story.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The plot of a story includes..: . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The conflict of a story is the..: problem the character faces.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The protagonist of a story is..: the main character. . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its..: beginning.. All of the following are elements of narrative writing except: Teaches the reader something new. A strong, meaningful story title and introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ..: want to keep reading. Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader: entertain. All narratives have.......Choose all correct answers: point of view and plot

The conclusion paragraph should come at the beginning of the essay: False. The hook should grab the reader's attention: True. What does "restate" mean: To say something again.. When you write body paragraphs, you should:: Use the reasons from the thesis and add many details.. Which one is the hook: Which kind of fruit is your favorite?. Which one is the thesis: Berries are the best kind of fruit because they are very juicy, there are many kinds, and they are colorful and pretty.. The introduction paragraph should end the essay in a fun way: False. How many body paragraphs does an essay usually have: Three. The last paragraph in an essay is called the _____________ paragraph: Conclusion

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

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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

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What is the writer's position, opinion, or side called: Claim. What is an example of a formal claim: We should explore space.. What does it mean to give a reason in argument writing: Give a statement to support or back up the claim.. Which of the following are examples of reasons? : We only give 1% of the US budget to NASA. . What does it mean to cite text evidence? : Use a direct quote or paraphrase a quote from a resource to support your reasons. . Which of these options is an example of a direct quote citation? : Thomas Jones often says, "only a human can experience what being in space feels like, and only a human can communicate this to others." . What is an opponent's viewpoint: The opposite side of the author's claim or counterclaim. What is an example of a counterclaim? : Some mistakenly believe that going to space was all about competition. . High school students should have physical education every school day in order to stay healthy: Claim. Private schools often require students to wear uniforms: Not a claim. We should allow students to vote at the age of 16: Not a claim. What must a claim be: arguable. Find the claim: College should be free for low income families.. According to the CDC, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America: . Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________: evidence. Statements that address opposing viewpoints: counterclaims. What should you do after presenting text evidence: Explain how that evidence proves your point.. How do you know evidence is taken from the text? : You use quotes . What is the purpose of an argument: TO PERSUADE. The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true: claim. How do we know a claim is strong: It is debatable

A good paragraph is like a _____________: hamburger. The _______ is the FIRST sentence of a paragraph: topic sentence. A good paragraph has ______ details: 3. The _____ is the LAST sentence of a paragraph: closing sentence. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies. What is the TOPIC SENTENCE: I love butterflies!. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.What is the CLOSING SENTENCE: This is why I love butterflies.. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.What are the 3 DETAILS? You MUST choose 3 sentences. : It tickles when they land on my finger.