Comp 1 Flashcards
what do introductions to an essay include?
a hook, background info, and a thesis
how does a hook work?
it pulls the reader into the story
what does a thesis contain?
it gives points to the story
conclusion
wraps up the essay
body paragraphs
contain info based off the thesis that brings more clarity on the points being made in the paper
citing sources
important for legitimacy of my argument
MLA format
format for citing sources: Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced
MLA heading
order for header: Name, Teachers Name, Class, Day Month Year,
MLA header
Last name top right corner with page number
Which of the following should be the PRIMARY way to use research in your writing?
summaries and paraphrases
You don’t need to explain how your information is supporting your topic sentence.
false
Which of the following can be used to support your topic sentence?
anecdotes, examples, and research
The topic sentence is like the thesis statement.
true
three stages of the writing process
generating ideas; plan, draft and develop; revise and edit
Two questions to consider at any stage of the writing process
Who is the audience; why am I writing?
three levels of literal skill that readers employ while reading
knowing, comprehending and applying
three levels of analytical skills that readers employ during critical reading
analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating
6 methods of generating ideas
Brainstorming- Write down as many ideas as you can
Freewriting- writing without stopping
Double or sketching- recalls past experience and turn your drawings into words
Mapping your recollection- Identify a specific time period
Reporters’ Questions- Recall an experience you want to write about. Who, What, When, Where, Why?
Consider sources of support- gather information from reliable sources to support writing
three components of Burke’s Pentad for seeking motives when describing human behavior
The Act: What was done?
The Actor: Who did it?
The Agency: What means did this person use to make it happen?
The Scene: Where, when and under what circumstances did it happen?
The Purpose or motive for act: What could have made the person do it?
3 strategies that a helpful peer editor should employ to assist the writer in the revision process
Look at the big picture: Focus, purpose, thesis, clarity, coherence, organization and support
Spot strangths and weaknesses
Answer the writer’s questions and use your own questions
State and briefly define 2 patterns of writing which may be employed when writing a comparison/contrast essay
Opposing patter of organization- state all your observation about subject A and B
Alternating pattern of organization- points are brought up one at a time, applying it first to one subject then to the other
Two basic components whish start the toulmin approach to writing
Claim and reason
Point of view
reveals the person you decide to be as you write
description
to detail what a person, place, or object is like
