Writing Steps
This is the step you write your essay
Step 5
What is a transition word?
Word that starts a new paragraph. First, next, in conclusion
Your first sentence of your introduction should be what?
A hook or grabber
Give me a good sentence starter for text evidence
According to paragraph..... I read in the text.....
Should a conclusion paragraph provide new information for the reader?
No, restate what you already said in s stronger way
This is step 1
Unpack the Prompt
What does indent mean?
2 Finger step to start new paragraph
True or false: the introduction needs a transition word
False
How many key details belong in each paragraph?
1 key detail per paragraph
Are the introduction and closing paragraphs similar?
Yes!
Planning Page is step number _________
4
What are grocery store aisles?
The notes you take on paragraphs you circle. Important topic of paragraph
How many key details do you need to list in the introduction?
3 key details
How many body paragraphs are there supposed to be?
3
What goes in the closing that was NOT in the introduction?
A challenge to your reader.
Figure out the question AND write it on every page.
Which essay do you use phrases like, I think, I believe, I know?
Opinion Essay
Besides key details and a hook what else does your introduction need?
Let reader know what your essay is about. (The question you are answering)
True or false, you should include text evidence and a personal connection in body paragraphs or opinion AND informative essays
TRUE
Which of these is a great last sentence?
1. Thank you for reading my essay
2. Go volunteer in your area.
3. Phew! That was a lot of writing
4. The End
2. Go volunteer in your area
What step do you use X and O's?
Step 3
What is a elaboration?
Give more details
Should you challenge your reader in the introduction?
No
True or false, all body paragraphs should have transition words.
TRUE
Tell me at least 2 transition words that would be good for a conclusion paragraph.
To conclude, To wrap up, to sum up, In conclusion, In closing