Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Breaking Down
the Prompt
Types of Writing
100

An interesting sentence used to engage the reader

What is the hook?

100

You write this amount of body paragraphs when the prompt doesn't specify

What is three body paragraphs?

100

The part of the conclusion where the main idea is said in different words

What is the thesis restatement?

100

Determine the number of body paragraphs.

Read the article "Tech Time Dangers". Then, write an essay in which you explain two reasons why teens should consider limiting screen time.

What is two body paragraphs?

100

You respond to and give your thoughts about a text in this type of writing

What is response to text essay?

200

The set up includes the following info about the text: author, title, and

What is a short summary?

200

The part of writing that proves your point or main idea of the paragraph

What is evidence?

200

You recap the main points of the essay in this part of the conclusion

What is the review?

200

Determine the number of body paragraphs.

Read the articles "What It Takes To Be Great" and "Students' View of Intelligence Can Help Grade." Then, describe several traits of successful people, using evidence from the text to support you claim.

What is three?

200

This type of writing gives more information about a subject or tells you how to do something

What is expository?

300

The two parts of a list thesis

What is a main claim and three points

300

The four parts of a body paragraph in order

What is point, evidence, explanation, point restatement?

300

The three elements of the conclusion in order

What is thesis restatement, review, and reflection?

300

Determine the type of writing.

Think about your favorite food. Then, write a step by step explanation on how to make that food.

What is informative/expository?

300

The type of writing where you write an ENTERTAINING story with plot, characters, dialogue, et cetera

What is a narrative?

400

What sentence(s) is the set up?

It's no secret that technology has made our lives better, but have you ever thought of the negative effects it has on us? Jeffrey Stinson talks about some of the consequences technology has on teens in his article Tech Time Dangers. Teenagers should limit screen time because it can cause harm physical health, cyberbullying, and be a distraction.

What is "Jeffrey Stinson talks about some of the consequences technology has on teens in his article Tech Time Dangers."

400

The explanation relates the evidence to this

What is the point?

400

Name at least three types of reflections

What is question, suggestion, lesson learned, and/or connection?

400

Determine the number of action words.

Think about a pet you have had or currently have. Then, write a funny story about an experience you had with that pet.

What is two (think, write)?

400

You give your stance on a subject or try to convince the reader in what type of writing

What is persuasive/argumentative?

500

The utensil or item I compare to an introduction paragraph

What is a funnel?

500

Determine if this is a good explanation and why.

Evidence: Rose A is bright red

Explanation: This demonstrates that Rose A must be receiving enough water and sunlight

What is "it is a good explanation" (does not restate evidence, makes inference)?

500

Determine which sentence is the reflection and what type of reflection it is

In conclusion, exercise wards off both physical and mental ailments. Exercise strengthens the body by building muscle mass. Exercise also makes people think more clearly, and uplifts moods. People can drastically improve their health and mood in just 30 minutes a day; go ahead and try it!

What is the last sentence? What is suggestion?

500

Determine the type of writing.

Read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling. Then, write an essay explaining why Hogwarts is better than regular school. Use evidence from the book.

What is argumentative/persuasive?

500

The type of writing that is missing from the PIE acronym

What is Response-to-Text?

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