Focus/Organization
What should you include at the beginning of your introduction to make the reader interested in reading your essay?
What is an attention-grabber or a hook.
How many pieces of evidence should you have to support your topic for each body paragraph?
What is ....at least two.
When should you elaborate in your paragraph?
What is .... after the text evidence.
What is wrong with the sentence below?
To Begin with, Technology has helped us with deep sea exploration by helping us go deeper than ever.
What is...capitalization!
CORRECT VERSION: To begin with, technology has helped us with deep sea exploration by helping us go deeper than ever.
How many minutes do you have to take the FSA writing test?
What is ... 120 minutes.
This means, 2 hours!!!
200 Points= 2 parts!
What do you need to include at the beginning of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraph?
What is an example of a transition?
What is a transition!
TRANSITION WORDS MIGHT INCLUDE: First and foremost, Most importantly, In addition, Also, To conclude, and more!
What do you need to remember to include before giving your evidence from the articles?
What is cite your source!!!!!
EXAMPLES:
The (author's name) said,
In the article (title) it states,
According to Source (#),
How would you elaborate this sentence?
According to a statement in "Support Person of the Year Nomination Form", "Mrs. Scartz is the best support person at Maitland Middle because she is so helpful."
a) For example, she provides assistance with encouraging students to stay on task.
b) In other words, she helps!
c) In the future, she will continue to work at Maitland
d) Mrs. Scartz does alot of stuff and other things for many people.
A!
What is wrong with the sentence below?
Why is it that people cannot see all of the stars in the night sky.
What is ... a question mark is missing.
CORRECT VERSION:
Why is it that people cannot see all of the stars in the night sky?
What are common types of essays you might be asked to write on FSA in 6th grade? HINT: 2 TYPES = 200 points
What is ...
Informative/Explanatory
Argumentative
What is MISSING from this body paragraph? First of all, Source 1 states, "The history of the penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 A.D." Since the penny has existed for thousands of years it is an important part of the past so the penny should continue to be made and shared into the future. Karl Newman wrote, "Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to grace a U.S. coin when he was portrayed on the one-cent coin to commemorate his 100th birthday. The Lincoln penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust." This proves that a penny is worth more than just one cent, but carries historical value and worth. A former president is an important historical figure who should continue to have his legacy remembered by having the penny continue to be spread across our great nation.
What is... there is no topic sentence. OPPSE! Jumped to text evidence!
CORRECTION:
First of all, the penny should continue to circulate the penny because it has historical value. Source 1 states, "The history of the penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 A.D." Since the penny has existed for thousands of years it is an important part of the past so the penny should continue to be made and shared into the future. Karl Newman wrote, "Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to grace a U.S. coin when he was portrayed on the one-cent coin to commemorate his 100th birthday. The Lincoln penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust." This proves that a penny is worth more than just one cent, but carries historical value and worth. A former president is an important historical figure who should continue to have his legacy remembered by having the penny continue to be spread across our great nation.
Give three examples of ways to provide a general citation of your source.
What is ...
According to the text,
A source stated,
The author stated,
The text said,
*Answers may vary
The number of types of elaboration?
What is 7
What is wrong with the sentence below?
This proves, light pollution is a prodlem since we cannot observe bright objects in the night sky in large cities.
What is ... spelling of common word "problem."
CORRECTION:
This proves, light pollution is a problem since we cannot observe bright objects in the night sky in large cities.
What should you do when you have completed your essay? a) take a nap b) read over your essay again and edit your paper c) talk to someone near you d) raise hand to say you are done.
What is ... B! Read and edit your paper!
Your hand is not working as fast as your brain!!!!
Check spelling of words provided in the prompt or passages you read
Check punctuation
Check capitalization
Try substituting lower vocabulary words with higher grade-level or above choices. Change "good" to "great, wonderful, interesting, excellent, beneficial."
What is wrong with this paragraph? To begin with, Ann Bailey was a hero because she was brave. According to Source 1, "Ann was willing to ride 100 miles to get gunpowder to help save a settlement." Source 3 states, "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?
CORRECTION:
To begin with, Ann Bailey was a hero because she was brave. According to Source 1, "Ann was willing to ride 100 miles to get gunpowder to help save a settlement." To explain, it takes bravery in order to go on a very long journey to get gunpowder. Trying to save a settlement probably means she was like a hero brave and courageous. Source 3 states, "She was willing to dress as a man in order to fight." This suggests, only men were allowed to fight so she had to disguise herself to look like she was male. If she went in disguise as a man in order to fight, then she clearly took a risk that required bravery. Obviously, Ann Bailey was a brave hero.
Which evidence does NOT support the topic? Main idea: Mrs. Macky is a great reading teacher.
Citation: Students at Grover Middle School say,
Evidence: a) "She always has a great suggestion for a book." b) "She has taught us a lot about reading poetry." c) "She taught me how to write an essay." d) "She gives us helpful reading strategies on Unit tests."
What is... C! Writing an essay does not have to do with being a reading teacher! That's writing!
Name the Types of Elaboration
Definition
Example
Explanation
Predict
Cause & Effect
Compare/Contrast
Anecdote or Short Story
What's wrong with this sentence? HINT: 400 points = 4 things! Clearly ann bailey was a hero cause she was determined.
Needs a comma after transition word "Clearly"
Capitalize name
cause should be because grammar/spelling issue
Period needed at the end
CORRECT VERSION: Clearly, Ann Bailey was a hero because she was determined.
For an argumentative writing task, what is a graphic organizer you can use to help you determine which side has the most text evidence from the passage set.
What is... T-chart!
Why should you use your planning sheet for?
What is... To plan and organize your essay!
-Outline
-Map
-4 Boxes
- T Chart *
*Argumentative Essay! List Text Evidence Pros/Cons to help you pick a side
CLAIM: I was taught somethings that I need to know in order to do well on the FSA writing test.
FILL IN THE BLANK that provides a piece of text evidence to support the claim.
According to Mrs. Camp, _______________.
What is ...
*ANSWERS MAY VARY BUT MAY INCLUDE:
-Read the prompt to determine the topic you are supposed to write about in your essay.
- Essays need introduction, body, and conclusion.
-Introduction should include Hook, Restate Prompt, and a Thesis/Claim.
-Use transition words to move to new thought or new paragraph to help ideas flow
- Each body paragraph needs a topic sentence
- Use relevant text evidence to support my thesis.
-Cite each piece of text evidence used.
- Each piece of text evidence needs elaboration or a comment.
-7 strategies for elaboration.
Think of at least two sentence starters for different elaboration techniques that you could use after text evidence.
In other words...
*Answers vary
ANSWERS MIGHT INCLUDE: This means... So... If....then.... Due to.... One example... One time.... However... Likewise... To explain... For example...
What is wrong with the sentence below: HINT 500 points= 5 errors!
In other words, Technology has help Scientists explore deeper down into the ocean. In the future, new discoveries might be made in places like the pacific ocean due to the advances in technology that assists in diveing deeply underwater.
"Technology" should not be capitalized
Grammar past tense "helped"
"Scientists" should not be capitalized
Pacific Ocean should be capitalized. Name of a specific ocean
Spelling: diveing should be diving. The silent "e" drops when adding a -ing ending
CORRECT VERSION:
In other words, technology has helped scientists explore deeper down into the ocean. In the future, new discoveries might be made in places like the Pacific Ocean due to the advances in technology that assists in diving deeply underwater.
What is the highest score possible on FSA writing TOTAL?
What is 10
3 categories:
4
4
2
____
10