Writing Tools Flashcards
The 7 paragraph Format of an Argumentative Essay
- Introduction - contains a solid thesis statement with at least 3 reasons.
- 3 or more paragraphs with a topic (one of the reasons), supporting evidence, and analysis.
- A counterclaim - An alternative perspective to your own opinion
- A Refutation - Why is your opinion better than the alternates?
- Conclusion - A reader ought to be able to tell what the whole argument is by reading this.
Daily Language Practice - MUGS
Mechanics - Rules such as punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Usage - The regular, most widely accepted way English is spoken and written.
Grammar - Which the parts of speech are used in the sentence and are they used correctly? (Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Determiner, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection)
Summary vs Analysis
Summary - Identifies the main point.
Summary - Identifies ideas that are expressed.
Summary - Retells the story by hitting all the main points.
Analysis - Makes an argument about HOW or WHY something is significant
Analysis - Tells HOW details relate to understanding.
Analysis - Interprets WHY something is important.
Analysis - Cause and Effect, Motivations, Comparisons
Comparing two writings
Step 1 - What are you comparing? (themes, protagonists, conflict)
Step 2 - Use a T chart to record similarities or differences.
Step 3 - Write a thesis statement (subject + opinion)
Step 4 - Make a list of good evidence.
Parts of Speech
Noun - A Person, Place, or Thing
Pronoun - A word that stands for another noun (I, you, he, them, etc)
Adjective - Modifies a noun (red, fast, super)
Determiner - The, those, a , an
Verb - An action word (run, read, etc.)
Adverb - Modifies a verb (quickly, proudly, completely)
Preposition - Relates words or phrases (from, on, above, below, under)
Conjunction - Links words and phrases together (and, but, or and nor)
Interjection - Expresses sudden feeling (Wow!)
