Narrative, Informative, or Argumentative

This type of essay requires the writer to include text evidence to support his/her ideas.

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is a THESIS statement?

• A specific piece of information that supports a claim

• The way ideas and information are arranged and organized

• The central idea that the author attempts to support in their writing

• An argument made to oppose another argument

What is a CLAIM?

• a solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with the claim

• one who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something

• one who argues in favor of

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.8

This essay includes a THESIS statement that previews what the writer will focus on in the body paragraphs.

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

In this essay, the writer's first body paragraphs states, "One reason why..." as the topic sentence.

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

In this essay, starting with dialogue can be a strong way to introduce the characters and conflict.

• Explanatory/informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3B

This type of essay uses transition words and phrases to demonstrate organization and create "flow."

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

A compare and contrast essay should be listed under this category of essay.

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

This essay requires that the writer include information and evidence from both the passages, not just one.

• Explanatory/Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

This essay requires that the writer introduces and describes a clear and specific setting that matches the prompt.

• Explanatory/informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.W.7.3D