Milestone Vocab Review: Callahan

What are the four types of Authors Purpose?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

• Preform, Interact, Entertain, Describe

• Clarify, Paste, Defend, Engage

• Amuse, Write, Support, Reject

Write a claim to the following question:
Should students be paid to go to school?

Argumentative texts should first state a _____ and then support it with evidence.

What is the outline to an argumentative essay?

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, Counterclaim, Conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, Counterclaim & Rebuttal, Conclusion

• Introduction, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion

What Organizational Structure does argumentative writing often use to show the good and bad effects?

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order/ Sequence of Events

• Cause & Effect

What Organization Structure does informational/explanatory writing often use to show differences?

• Problem & Solution

• Compare & Contrast

• Chronological Order/ Sequence of Events

• Cause & Effect

What is the purpose of using credible sources?

• You are required to by your teacher

• To avoide plagiarism

• To provide evidence and facts that support the claim

• To provide a reference or source to a paraphrasing

What is the difference between Formal and Informal writing?

• Formal writing is used in professional, academic, or official settings and follows a structure. Informal writing is more casual and biased.

• Formal writing follows a specific structure and tone, but informal writing does the same sometimes.

• Informal writing is used in professional, academic, or official settings, but also with friends.

• Formal writing is only for certain professionals, as they write certain texts. Informal writing is used in everyday language.

Is informational text that same as explanatory texts?

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes. It depends.

Give ONE example of a transition word: