FSA Writing Study Guide
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What is the difference between argumentative and informative writing?
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Argumentative is meant to argue your viewpoint or side of the argument on a topic using text evidence (for your claim- use the side that has the strongest evidence). Informative is meant to inform the readers about a specific topic using text evidence.
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What is the purpose of informative writing?
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This form of essay is sometimes called an expository essay. It is written to educate readers on a certain topic. It is not for giving an opinion or convincing someone to do something or change his beliefs.
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What is the purpose of argumentative writing
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This type of essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
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What do I need to have for an argumentative essay that an informative essay does not?
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claim (writers viewpoint), 2 reasons dedicated to the claim, counterclaim (opposing viewpoint), 1 reason dedicated to the counterclaim), rebuttal (located at the end of the counterclaim paragraph), different thesis statement equation, highlight evidence to support both sides of the argument.
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What does an informative essay have that an argumentative essay does not?
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3 body paragraph reasons to inform the reader, different thesis statement equation, highlight evidence to support the controlling idea/topic.
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What does TNT represent and what is the purpose of it?
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Type of prompt, number of sources, and topic.
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What are the steps to making an argumentative and/or informative/explanatory essay (as you open the packet to begin)?
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Read the prompt, TNT the prompt, begin reading sources, highlight evidence to support topic, and us
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How many body paragraph do I need to have in both argumentative and informative?
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[3] Informative: Intro, BP#1, BP#2, BP#3, conclusion Argumentative: Intro, claim/reason#1, claim/reason#2, counterclaim, conclusion
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What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?
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To present main argument/viewpoint of topic
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What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
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To present opposing argument/viewpoint of topic
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What is a rebuttal?
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is a literary technique in which a speaker or writer uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent.
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What is the equation for an argumentative thesis statement?
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Although + Counterclaim + Claim + 2 Reasons (1 sentence)
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What is the equation for informative thesis statement?
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Controlling Idea + 3 reasons (1 sentence)
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What is the controlling idea of an informative essay?
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This is the TOPIC of your essay. It shows what direction you are going to take in writing about the topic. It helps the reader understand your purpose for writing the paragraph or essay.
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What should I have in the introduction?
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Hook and thesis statement
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What should I have in the conclusion?
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Transition, restate thesis, concluding statement
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How many reasons do you need for your claim?
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[2]
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What word should you use if you have to write an argumentative essay thesis statement?
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ALTHOUGH
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If you don't cite your source what will happen?
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It will be considered plagiarism! :(
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20. What planning sheet should I use?
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Reading Chart- use evidence that was highlighted to fill in chart. Don't forget your paragraph number!
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What type of citations should you use (4 ways to cite)?
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(2 names/2 numbers) authors name, title name, source number, paragraph number
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What is the purpose of elaboration?
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To explain what your evidence proves and how the evidence relates to the topic
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Write 5 elaboration sentences starters.
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What this means is... -This represents... -One question that this text answers is... -One question that this text addresses is... -So, the big idea is... -A conclusion that can be drawn is... -This is relevant because... -This author is trying to make the reader (see, feel, know, do) ...
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What is the purpose of transition statements?
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Using this helps link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas
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What are the 4 types of hooks?
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Question, quote, fact, and statistic
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What is the purpose of a hook?
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To catch your readers attention. It is like a first impression.
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Do I need to write elaboration after each piece of evidence?
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Yes, you better!
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What is the difference between direct citations and paraphrasing?
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__________ is when you pull information word for word straight from the sources and you place quotations around it (to avoid plagiarism) ________ is when you take the information from the source and put it into your own words- but you are still getting the idea across (no quotations are needed because you did not pull the information straight from the text word for word).
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What is the most important statement/sentence of your essay? Why?
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Thesis Statement
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What should you do if you finish early?
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Reread my essay and revise/edit! Don't put your head down! If you have time to put your head down at all... YOU DID NOT USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
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Why should you not summarize your evidence as your elaboration?
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Because you need to make the connection between the evidence and the topic- what does it prove that makes it connect to the topic.
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Use a variety of these two types of evidence... IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!
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direct quotations and paraphrase
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What is your ROAST of your essay?
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Rebuttal
