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YOU WILL HAVE A BIG TEST THURSDAY!!. This will be on the test: Conjunctive Adverbs (6.19Aiv) Summarizing and Main Idea ( 6.10A) Procedural Writing (6.17) Persuasive Techniques (6.18). Conjunctive Adverbs. thus otherwise mean while consequently Instead then however furthermore
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YOU WILL HAVE A BIG TEST THURSDAY!! • This will be on the test: • Conjunctive Adverbs (6.19Aiv) • Summarizing and Main Idea ( 6.10A) • Procedural Writing (6.17) • Persuasive Techniques (6.18)
Conjunctive Adverbs thus otherwise meanwhile consequently Instead then however furthermore Moreover indeed nevertheless besides 1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentences: - We will have fifth-graders in our hallways today; therefore, we need to watch where we’re going. • Savannah went to the store; then, she went to work. 2. Conjunctive adverbs usually come after a _________ ;)
Conjunctive Adverbs 3. Identify some conjunctive adverbs that would fit: • Morton wanted red Kool-Aid; ______, he had blue Gatorade. • We really love visiting Florida; ______, we may move there someday! • Reggie practiced hard for the spelling bee; _________, he won for his school. • The concession stand ran out of drinks; _________, they made much less than they usually do.
Summarizing Main Idea Read the passage: Horses are sociable animals. In groups, one horse will become the leader; some will form friendships, while others may become bullies. Horses communicate their moods and intentions to each other by using body postures and facial expressions. Being attuned to nonverbal, social cues can help horse owners to create a positive relationship with their pet. 4. What’s the main idea of the passage? 5. What supporting details can you find in the passage? 6. Summarize using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
Procedural Writing • Use transition words and phrases! • Explain words or language the reader may not know. • Give lots of supporting details, such as examples and additional information. • End paragraphs/essay with a positive statement.
Procedural Essays Read the passage: Getting your horse ready for a competition can be time-consuming but is worthwhile if you win. Clipping is an important task, as is strapping. Judges also look for horses that are pulled and trimmed. Furthermore, having good practice in dressage will help you earn a high score. As you can see, preparing for events can really pay off! 7. What is the purpose of the first sentence in the paragraph? 8. What could the writer do to make this passage better? • End on a positive note - Give specific examples • Explain unfamiliar terms - Use transitional phrases
Procedural Essays Here’s the passage again: Getting your horse ready for a competition can be time-consuming but is worthwhile if you win. Clipping is an important task, as is strapping. Judges also look for horses that are pulled and trimmed. Furthermore, having good practice in dressage will help you earn a high score. As you can see, preparing for events can really pay off! 9. List some things you MIGHT see in a procedural essay? 10. List some things you would NOT see in a procedural essay? 11. What is the main goal of a procedural essay? 12. What is the purpose of the LAST sentence?
Persuasive Techniques (6.18) 13. What are the three main appeals? 14. What is Bandwagon? 15. What is Testimonial? 16. What types of people are used in testimonials? 17. What is Appeal to Vanity? 18. When we use strong feelings instead of facts or data it is an appeal to _________. 19. When we say your health or safety is in danger, this is an appeal to ________. 20. What is Loaded Language?
Persuasive Techniques 21. What is Loaded Language? 22. What is a Sponsor? 23. What is a Target Audience? 24. What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay? 25. What is the main purpose of a procedural essay? 26. What is the main purpose of a narrative? 27. What is the main purpose of a compare/contrast essay? Author’s Purpose