A paragraph thatexplains howsomething works orhow a process unfolds,without telling thereader what to doExample: describinghow photosynthesisoccurs.A sentence thatcombines thetopic with yourposition and setsup organizationof the paragraphA piece of writingthat tells a story,usually includingcharacters, asetting, a sequenceof events, and aconflict/changeAn author'sappeal to gaintrust throughcharacter orcredibilityThe final part of anarrative wherethe conflict issettled and thestory’s looseends are tied upA group of wordsthat contains asubject and averb. It can standalone as asentenceA type of writingthat givesstep‑by‑stepinstructions for thereader to followExample: explaininghow to bake a cakeWords orphrases thatestablishconnectionsbetweensentencesAconversationbetween twoor morepeopleA technique wheresimilar ideas areexpressed using thesame structure,creating clarity andbalanceExample: “She likesrunning, swimming,and biking.Sentences thatdevelop,explain, orprovideevidence for thetopic sentenceSection of anarrative thatintroduces thesetting,characters, andinitial situation forthe readerA process whereclassmates readeach other’s workand offer constructivefeedback to helpimprove clarity andorganizationCondensing a textinto a shorter versionthat captures only themain idea andessential points,expressed in yourown wordsA group of wordsthat does notexpress acomplete thoughtand cannot standaloneThe phase ofwriting whereyou choose atopic and fleshout ideasPhase of thewriting processthat includesadding, deleting,and changingorder of ideasThe use ofreason andlogic topersuade anaudienceA strategy thatexaminessimilarities anddifferencesbetween two ormore subjectsDetermines who isnarrating. Includesfirst person (“I”),second person(“you”), and thirdperson(“he/she/they”)A purposefulapproach to readingwhere you annotate,ask questions, makepredictions, andmonitorunderstanding as yougoAn appealto theaudience'semotionsA paragraph thatexplains howsomething works orhow a process unfolds,without telling thereader what to doExample: describinghow photosynthesisoccurs.A sentence thatcombines thetopic with yourposition and setsup organizationof the paragraphA piece of writingthat tells a story,usually includingcharacters, asetting, a sequenceof events, and aconflict/changeAn author'sappeal to gaintrust throughcharacter orcredibilityThe final part of anarrative wherethe conflict issettled and thestory’s looseends are tied upA group of wordsthat contains asubject and averb. It can standalone as asentenceA type of writingthat givesstep‑by‑stepinstructions for thereader to followExample: explaininghow to bake a cakeWords orphrases thatestablishconnectionsbetweensentencesAconversationbetween twoor morepeopleA technique wheresimilar ideas areexpressed using thesame structure,creating clarity andbalanceExample: “She likesrunning, swimming,and biking.Sentences thatdevelop,explain, orprovideevidence for thetopic sentenceSection of anarrative thatintroduces thesetting,characters, andinitial situation forthe readerA process whereclassmates readeach other’s workand offer constructivefeedback to helpimprove clarity andorganizationCondensing a textinto a shorter versionthat captures only themain idea andessential points,expressed in yourown wordsA group of wordsthat does notexpress acomplete thoughtand cannot standaloneThe phase ofwriting whereyou choose atopic and fleshout ideasPhase of thewriting processthat includesadding, deleting,and changingorder of ideasThe use ofreason andlogic topersuade anaudienceA strategy thatexaminessimilarities anddifferencesbetween two ormore subjectsDetermines who isnarrating. Includesfirst person (“I”),second person(“you”), and thirdperson(“he/she/they”)A purposefulapproach to readingwhere you annotate,ask questions, makepredictions, andmonitorunderstanding as yougoAn appealto theaudience'semotions

Midterm Refresher - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A paragraph that explains how something works or how a process unfolds, without telling the reader what to do Example: describing how photosynthesis occurs.
  2. A sentence that combines the topic with your position and sets up organization of the paragraph
  3. A piece of writing that tells a story, usually including characters, a setting, a sequence of events, and a conflict/change
  4. An author's appeal to gain trust through character or credibility
  5. The final part of a narrative where the conflict is settled and the story’s loose ends are tied up
  6. A group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can stand alone as a sentence
  7. A type of writing that gives step‑by‑step instructions for the reader to follow Example: explaining how to bake a cake
  8. Words or phrases that establish connections between sentences
  9. A conversation between two or more people
  10. A technique where similar ideas are expressed using the same structure, creating clarity and balance Example: “She likes running, swimming, and biking.
  11. Sentences that develop, explain, or provide evidence for the topic sentence
  12. Section of a narrative that introduces the setting, characters, and initial situation for the reader
  13. A process where classmates read each other’s work and offer constructive feedback to help improve clarity and organization
  14. Condensing a text into a shorter version that captures only the main idea and essential points, expressed in your own words
  15. A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone
  16. The phase of writing where you choose a topic and flesh out ideas
  17. Phase of the writing process that includes adding, deleting, and changing order of ideas
  18. The use of reason and logic to persuade an audience
  19. A strategy that examines similarities and differences between two or more subjects
  20. Determines who is narrating. Includes first person (“I”), second person (“you”), and third person (“he/she/they”)
  21. A purposeful approach to reading where you annotate, ask questions, make predictions, and monitor understanding as you go
  22. An appeal to the audience's emotions