Narrative, Expository, or Argumentative Essays?

______ essays have a basic plot. Something happens to someone.

____ essays use dialogue and descriptive imagery.

___ prompts use words like inform, explain, tell, compare/contrast, explain how to, etc.

If you are feeling confused or have to re-read the same thing over and over, you should...

____ essays have a claim that is proved with strong evidence.

____ prompts use words like argue, convince, influence, persuade, give your opinion, etc.

When given an excerpt to read & then write about, the last few sentences will _______.

____ essays use a plot diagram.

You must write an outline to organize your thoughts/essay before typing your essay.

____ essays have a thesis that explains or informs about a topic.

You made a important discovery- now you're famous. Describe discovery & how it made you famous.

Should girls and boys play on the same team? State opinion & support it with strong reasons.

Describe, tell about a time, and write an entertaining piece are clues it is a __ essay prompt.

A ___ essay disproves evidence that supports the other side of the claim. This is called a __.

Do we need art in our lives? Read the 3 articles; support your position with evidence.

When given an excerpt to read and write about, the first few sentences ________.

____ essays include evidence (quotes) to support the thesis.

A multi-paragraph essay means you should have how many paragraphs to write a great essay?