Focus/Organization
When should you elaborate in your paragraph?
What is .... after you state the evidence.
Which of the following is the last sentence of your introduction:
Hook or claim
What is... claim.
How many minutes do you have to take the writing test?
What is ... 120 minutes or 2 hours!!!
What do you need to include at the beginning of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraph?
What is a transition word or phrase!
What's an example of a transition word/phrase
Is the following sentence a claim or a hook:
Companies should not be allowed to collect personal data about their customers because doing so is an invasion of privacy.
What is ... claim.
Which pieces of paper will be scored?
What is ... only the three writing pages. NOT the planning sheet!
What is wrong with this paragraph so far? To begin with, we should continue to circulate the penny because according to source one...
What is... there is no main idea!!! It should have said, To begin with, we should continue to circulate the penny because most Americans like it.
How would you elaborate this piece of evidence? To begin with, Ann Bailey was a hero because she was brave. According to source one, she did many manly things like dress in men's clothing and use weapons.
What is ... example: This shows that she was brave enough to do something that most women of that time period would not have even tried. If she had been caught disguising herself as a man she could have gotten in a lot of trouble. That was really brave.
Which of the following is a strong claim:
A) The Environmental Protection Agency should be disbanded because it places unreasonable costs and restrictions on American businesses.
B) The Environmental Protection Agency is a great organization for many reasons.
What is ... A
What should you do when you have completed your essay? a) take a nap b) read and edit your paper c) talk to someone near you
What is ... B! Read and edit your paper! Your hand is not working as fast as your brain!!!!
What is wrong with this paragraph?
To begin with, Ann Bailey was a hero because she was brave. According to source one, Ann was willing to ride 100 miles to get gunpowder to help save a settlement. Source one also states that she was willing to dress as a man in order to fight. Obviously, Ann Bailey was a brave hero.
What is ... There is no elaboration!!! What should it have said?
How would you elaborate this sentence? The FSA writing test will be a piece of cake as long as you remember to write an organized essay.
What is... The FSA writing test will be a piece of cake as long as you remember to write an organized essay. You need to have an introduction, two main idea paragraphs, and a conclusion. You also need to make sure each paragraph states the main idea and supports it with evidence and elaboration in order to prove your point.
What's wrong with this hook: Do you think an artist should sell their music to advertising?
What is ... No you and its the prompt
When reading the source articles, what is the best strategy you should use to pick out the important information?
What is... taking notes in the notepad or highlight the text
Why should you use your planning sheet?
What is... To organize your essay!
Think of at least two elaboration techniques that you could use after stating your evidence.
What is...
1. This means...
2. This proves...
3. This evidence shows...
If this is your claim: Reality television shows promote negative cultural stereotypes and should not be broadcast, give me a full example of a counterclaim.
What is... One might object that reality television shows are entertaining and therefore should be broadcasted.
Three ways to start your counterclaim...
What is ...
1. It might seem...
2. Opponents may argue...
3. One might object that...