English Language & Composition Notes
(9th Grade)
Types of Writing
● Narrative – tells a story
● Expository – explains/informs
● Argumentative – tries to convince
● Descriptive – uses details to describe
Main Idea
● Main idea = what the text is mostly about
● Supporting details = facts/examples that explain it
Literary Elements
● Plot – events in a story
● Characters – people in the story
● Setting – time and place
● Conflict – problem (internal or external)
● Theme – message or lesson
Essay Structure
Introduction
● Hook
● Background
● Thesis
Body Paragraphs
(9th Grade)
Types of Writing
● Narrative – tells a story
● Expository – explains/informs
● Argumentative – tries to convince
● Descriptive – uses details to describe
Main Idea
● Main idea = what the text is mostly about
● Supporting details = facts/examples that explain it
Literary Elements
● Plot – events in a story
● Characters – people in the story
● Setting – time and place
● Conflict – problem (internal or external)
● Theme – message or lesson
Essay Structure
Introduction
● Hook
● Background
● Thesis
Body Paragraphs
