Elements of Writing Study Resource

What genre of writing is written with the intent to teach or educate about a topic to a reader using FACTS and DETAILS? (examples: text books, encyclopedias, academic essays)

• Narrative writing

• stories

• Argumentative writing

• Expository writing

Answer explanation

The purpose of expository writing is to inform, educate, and expos facts.

What is used to signal the start of a new paragraph?

• Space

• Indent

• Period

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

_________ vocabulary refers to words that are given to a specific topic. Using these words makes the writer sound like an expert on a topic.

• informational

• opinionated

• technical

• techy

Answer explanation

Technical vocabulary refers to words that are given to a specific topic. Using these words makes the writer sound like an expert on a topic.

An example of a technical word (if you were writing about school) would using the word educate instead of teach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In an expository essay, the __________ tells the reader what they can expect to learn about in the essay. It should contain at least three sentences including a hook, a topic sentence, and an introduction to the three big ideas that will be used to support the main topic.

• introduction

• first body paragraph

• conclusion

• opinion statement

Answer explanation

In an expository essay, the introduction tells the reader what they can expect to learn about in the essay. It should contain at least three sentences including a hook, a topic sentence, and an introduction to the three big ideas that will be used to support the main topic.

Body Paragraph Structure for a body paragraph:

1 - Transition phrase

2- Opening/topic Sentence

3- ________________

4 - Concluding/closing sentence

• hook

• big idea

• transitional phrase

• supporting sentences filled with details from the texts

Answer explanation

Body Paragraph Structure for a body paragraph:

1 - Transition phrase

2- Opening/topic Sentence

3- Facts and details from the articles/sources

4 - Concluding/closing sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which word or words are proper nouns and need to be capitalized?

• State names:

  Florida

• Important dates:

  Second Seminole War

• Names of flowers:

  Roses

• Types of mammals:

  Dolphins

• Months and Days

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

In an argumentative essay, I should include a hook, the counterclaim, my ____, and a brief explanation of my 3 big ideas that will support my claim.

Answer explanation

In an expository essay, I should include a hook, the counterclaim, my claim, and a brief explanation of my 3 big ideas that will support my claim.

When planning my essay I should write a complete rough draft of my essay.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should NOT pre-write your essay when you are planning. You plan should just provide you a method for focusing your writing as you write. It should be brief but contain the main topic, sub topic ideas (and where you can find the most information to support it).

To write a strong ​ (a)   the writer should have a ​ (b)   phrase, restate the ​ (c)   and the ​ (d)   supporting big ideas/reasons that were in the introduction.

• conclusion
• transition
• topic
• three

Answer explanation

To write a strong conclusion the writer should have a transition phrase, restate the topic and the three supporting big ideas/reasons that were in the introduction.

I should read the writing prompt (aka the DIRECTIONS) ______ times.

• Once is good! I can remember things well!

• At least twice (once before, and once after I have read the articles).

• 4-5 times

• what prompt?

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A