Types of Writing

Front

What do quotation marks indicate about evidence?

Back

They indicate that we did not write these words ourselves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the goal of narrative writing?

Back

To tell a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

Back

To tell a story in an interesting way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What does CER stand for in writing?

Back

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.

Front

Is it acceptable to include opinions in expository writing?

Back

NO! FACTS ONLY!

Front

What is expository writing?

Back

Writing that aims to inform or explain a topic.

Front

What is persuasive writing?

Back

Writing that aims to convince or persuade someone about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is descriptive writing?

Back

Writing that aims to create a vivid picture of a person, place, or thing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the structure of a narrative?

Back

It typically includes a beginning, middle, and end.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.