Determine the Task
"You have just read two articles about recycling. Using evidence from both texts, explain why recycling is important.
What is argument writing? What is an essay?
You have gotten to the question and realize it has space to write your answer. Your first step is to...
What is underline key words to determine what type of writing I am being asked to do?
When reading a passage, what is one place you should look for evidence to support your answer?
Look in the part of the text that talks about your topic/claim. OR Look at the lines/paragraphs referenced in the prompt.
The writing type that usually includes "I think" or "I believe."
What is argument writing?
True or False: If a prompt asks you to explains something, you should tell a story with made-up characters.
False.
"Compare two characters from the story using evidence from the text."
What is literary essay?
You have decided the writing needs to be argument/essay writing. Name the three sections it needs to include.
What is an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?
If the prompt asks for textual evidence, how many pieces of evidence should you plan to include?
Plan for 2-3 pieces of evidence for each claim/body paragraph. This includes quotes or specific examples.
The writing type that includes facts and evidence along with explanations of the evidence.
What is essay writing?
If a prompt asks you to support your thinking with evidence, it is ok for you to include facts that you already knew and were not in the passage.
You have just read three articles about uniforms at school. Explain the relationship between wearing uniforms and success at school using evidence from at least two texts.
What is research/essay writing?
Model a quick plan for an constructed response that explains how bees help plants.
Your example should include a claim and two supporting details that could become paragraphs.
Name at least one way you could keep track of the evidence you plan to use.
Can include: highlighting quotes in the passage, jotting down paragraph numbers on scratch paper, or setting up a graphic organizer.
What writing type includes descriptions of setting and dialogue?
What is Narrative writing?
You have 30 minutes left. How much time should you spend planning, writing and checking (give minutes for each step)?
Suggested: Plan for 5 minutes, writing for 20, check for 5 minutes.
You have just read a story about two boys who are lost in the woods. Rewrite this story from Harry's point of view. Be sure to use details from the passage to support your story.
What is narrative writing?
You have been asked to compare and contrast a story element in two different stories. Explain how you would plan your response.
Could include a Venn diagram or T-chart, along with planning which evidence you will include.
You have just read a story, it has a character that "always shares toys." Explain what type of evidence you might look for to support that the character is generous.
A made up quote or example that fits will work. Basically any reasonable answer.
Include a claim, evidence, and explanation (cake and frosting).
When picking quotes as evidence, what's a rule to follow to keep quotes useful and not too long?
Keep it to one sentence or part of one sentence. If it's longer than one sentence, then paraphrase it instead.
The passage told about two kids shipwrecked on an island. Continue the story.
What is narrative writing.
You have determined that you will be rewriting a story from a different point of view. Name at least three narrative elements you will plan on including.
Could include: dialogue, description, setting, thoughts, feelings/emotions, or developing personalities.
A quote or specific example from the paragraphs, and a specific data point from the graph.
Explain how you get full points on narrative writing.
Logical sequence, details that match the original story, and inclusion of all the narrative elements.
Name two specific things to check after you have written your response.
Spelling, frosting, or narrative elements.