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22 Cards in this Set
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List the characteristics of a narrative essay
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Tells a story as it happens
Use sensory details to help reader experience the event Chronological order (from beginning to end or end to beginning) |
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List the characteristics of a descriptive essay
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Used to describe or help form a visual picture
Use sensory details to appeal to the senses Saptial order (zoom out or zoom in) |
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List the characteristics of an expository essay
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Informs, explains, or tells "how to"
No opinions-use facts and examples Logical order (most important to least, least important to most, detailed step-by-step instructions) |
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List the characteristics of a persuasive essay
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Persuade or convince someone to believe what you believe
State your opinion and then support it with facts/details/examples Logical order (most important to least or least important to most) |
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What do you want to do when you prewrite? What is the purpose?
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Brainstorming
Select an idea/topic Complete a four square Purpose: Get your ideas on paper |
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Describe the process of proofreading/editing
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Proofread your paper to catch obvious mistakes
Then have other people proofread to catch obvious mistakes as well as problems with organization, clarity, overall product |
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Describe the process of revision
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Take the suggestions/corrections from the first rough draft and incorporate into another rough draft
Remove unnecessary information or add needed information |
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Define tone/voice as used in an essay
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attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or character
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Define audience as used in an essay
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Who you are writing for
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What or who decides the level of formality or voice that is used in a paper?
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Audience
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List the 5 steps of the writing process
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Prewrite
Rough draft Proofreading/editing Revise Publish |
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List the 3 parts of every written assignment
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Introduction
Body Conclusion |
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What is the purpose of te introductory paragraph?
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Introduces the topic being covered
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What is the purpose of the body of the paper?
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Uses evidence to support your thesis or introduction
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What is the purpose of the conclusion in the paper?
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Tie up all loose ends and restate main idea from body paragraph
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What are the 3 parts of a thesis statement?
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Strong verb
Areas being covered What should be accomplished |
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List the parts of every paragraph for it to be complete
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Transition with words or obvious movement
Vivid verbs and precise adjectives |
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When is a writing assignment ready for publication?
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When it has been edited/proofread and revised
The author must also feel that the paper is complete |
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What type of essay are you reading if it tells about the civil war?
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Expository
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What type of essay are you reading if it is a copy of a political speech?
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Persuasive
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What type of essay are you reading if it tells you the story of the three bears?
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Narrative
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What type of essay are you reading if it tells you the characteristics/traits of a person?
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Descriptive
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