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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 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 an opinion: The way you think or feel about a topic. What is the purpose of opinion writing: To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you. We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence: topic. In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________: opinion. We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion: reasons. What should you have at the end of your opinion writing: STRONG concluding statement. What are pros and cons of something: Both the good and bad things about something. Is it okay to change your opinion as you learn more about a certain topic or issue: Yes. In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________: opinions; reasons. We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together: organize. Begin every body paragraph with..: A topic sentence. . What is the first step of any writing process: Plan using notes and or graphic organizers. . What do you call the last paragraph in an essay: Conclusion. What do you call the first paragraph in an essay: Introduction. An opinion essay is written to convince the reader..: My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. . At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will..: Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. . When you write an Opinion Essay, the writer should..: dig in the text for examples to prove your opinion. What is a hook in an essay: it grabs the readers attention. What is a counterargument: The opposing viewpoint. We get milk and other dairy products from cows: Fact. Vanilla ice cream tastes better than chocolate ice cream: Opinion. Libraries are too quiet: OPINION. Baseball is the best game ever played: Opinion. In an opinion essay, one should always use..: examples and reasons. The R in O.R.E.O. stands for...: Reasons why someone should agree with your opinion. The E in O.R.E.O. stands for..: Evidence and examples from the text. In the last paragraph, you should include your opinion restated and..: a conclusion statement to leave your reader thinking. What are some good transition words and phrases to use in the conclusion paragraph: In conclusion, all in all, to sum it up, finally. What does it mean to elaborate when writing: Say more. In an effective opinion essay, there should be at least __?___ reasons to support your thesis statement: 2. Which of these gives you instructions on what to write about: Prompt. A fact is..: . Everyone has opinions. How do you make your opinion matter: By supporting your argument with facts.. Select Step #1: Read the prompt, mark key words, and turn the prompt into a question you can understand.. What is the final step before submitting your essay: Check and edit your work for mistakes.. Good transitions to use when providing evidence:: For instance, for example, in fact. What is a good piece of EVIDENCE to use to support the reason that going screen free will help you complete tasks more quickly: A study shows that it takes 50 percent more time to complete a task if you are looking at an electronic device.. How many owls are in Mrs. B's mail center: 5. What color is Mrs. B's Incendio sign: red. Who is on room #29's chore chart: Dobby. How tall is Khaleesi: 1 foot
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
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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
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