Writing Review

What does an argument have that an informative doesn’t?

• beginning, middle, end

• evidence

• topic sentences

• counterclaim and rebuttal

In the article from the LDC, "Should Students attend school year-round" it gave only a biased opinion.

What does the word bias mean as used in the sentence?

• fairness

• controversy

• one-sided

• predictability

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following statements and select the one TRUE statement that explains what a one-sided stance is.

• A one-sided stance is the same as a counter-claim .

• A one-sided stance is free of bias.

• A one-sided stance is based on the author’s opinion.

• A one-sided stance is used in narrative writing.

How does a reliable source help the writer in an argumentative text?

• They provide trustworthy support for the author's claim.

• They provide opinions that are shared with the author.

• They provide another viewpoint on the topic.

• They provide false documentation for the author's claim.

What is the difference between an argument and informative essay?

• An argument is to prove a claim or opinion, and an informative is to explain a topic.

• An argument has 3 paragraphs, and an informative only has 2.

• An argument has a thesis and an informative does not.

• An argument puts the claim in the hook and an informative does not.

Which of the following are text structures?

• compare/contrast

• chronological order

• sequence

• problem/solution

• subheading

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following are text features?

• compare/contrast

• title

• pictures

• problem/solution

• subheading

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which three characteristics share the same meaning?

• point of view, one-sided stance, supporting details

• claim, thesis, central idea

• one-sided stance, author's bias, reliable source

• claim, thesis, dialogue

Descriptive language is used by the author in narrative text in order to:

• tell the reader facts and statistics in the form of a chart about the topic

• provide organization of the information for the reader to travel through the story

• tell the reader their stance on the topic and teach a lesson

• provide the reader with a tone or mood they are trying to convey

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is so unique about a narrative?

• A narrative must have 3 paragraphs with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

• A narrative is the only essay that uses quotations.

• A narrative is the only one that tells a story.

• A narrative must be based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10