Writing

What is the purpose of narrative writing?

• to tell a story

• to inform

• to persuade

What is the purpose of informative writing?

• to tell a story

• to explain

• to persuade

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to describe

• to tell a story

True or False? The hook is the first sentence in your introductory paragraph.

• True

• False

What is another name for informative writing?

• narrative

• persuasive

• expository

What type of essay should you write for the following prompt?

One day a spaceship lands on the playground of your school...

• argumentative

• persuasive

• informative

• narrative

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?

Talk about some ways that you could make your own diet healthier.

• persuasive

• argumentative

• narrative

• informative

Click on all of the characteristics of an argumentative essay.

• counterclaim/rebuttal

• thesis statement

• topic sentences/supporting details

• dialogue

In an argumentative essay, which paragraph is the counterclaim/rebuttal?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 6

What does the introductory paragraph of the acronym H.O.T. M.E.A.T. P.I.E. stand for?

• Hook, Opinion, Topic

• Hook, Opinion, Thesis

• Hook, Overview, Transitions

• Hook, Overview, Thesis