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What is the main idea of paragraph 10?
Earth's many changes
What is the meaning of the word emerging as it is used in the text?
C. Appearing
How does the repetition of “nineteen times” contribute to the development of ideas in the poem?
D. The repetition of the phrase highlights Tubman’s determination and courage.
On the IA, after reading the three informational articles and the writing prompt, how can you quickly ORGANIZE/SORT the information you've gathered on author's claim and credibility?
- Create a T-chart
- Write down main points for each article
What is a topic sentence and what does it include? Where does it belong in your writing?
- Introduces the topic of the paragraph
- Clearly states claim and reason(s)
- 1st sentence of each body paragraph
What are two key details that support the main idea of paragraph 10?
- Global climate cooling
- Prolonged volcanic activity
- Continents breaking apart
What does this sentence suggest about the author’s claim?
B. Scientists believe dinosaurs were already declining, and Chicxulub finished the extinction.
How does the last line (21) contribute to the speaker’s ideas about Harriet Tubman’s life?
B. It highlights how Harriet Tubman was determined to not be a slave for her entire life.
You've organized and sorted all of your information, how can you create a quick plan for your essay in under 10 minutes?
- Create 4-square
- Label each box: intro, claim, counterclaim, and conclusion
When elaborating on any piece of text evidence, what must your elaboration include?
- Explain the quote
- Connect the quote back to the prompt/claim
What is the main idea of the section, "Final Nail in the Dinosaurs' Coffin"?
Dinosaurs were going extinct before the asteroid, Chicxulub finalized the extinction
How does the author support the claim that fewer species were developing even before Chicxulub?
A. By explaining how scientists studied phylogenic trees to analyze the different types of species.
Which line best supports the idea that Harriet Tubman was brave?
D. “Ran looking for her freedom.” (line 8)
About how many minutes should you spend on writing each paragraph?
15 minutes
- YES!
- There is an entire category on the rubric for concluding statements.
What are two key details that support the main idea for the section, "Final Nail in the Dinosaurs' Coffin"?
- "They believe that if the rate of the dinosaurs' decline had continued as it was then, that dinosaurs would have entirely disappeared."
- "Dinosaurs were already in an evolutionary decline long before the arrival of the asteroid that finally wiped them out, the scientists said."
Which sentence supports the answer to Part A?
C. “They are branch-like diagrams that show the evolutionary relationships of different species. This allowed them to study the rates at which dinosaurs were heading into extinction.” (para. 8)
The Mother of Exiles stands near an entrance. What lines from the poem support this conclusion?
B. Lines 3 and 14
What are three words you CANNOT use in your essay? (If you use these words, your teachers will lose their minds and you will be marked off points for style and academic language?)
I, me, my, you
Will run-on or confusing sentences impact your grade on the IA? Why or why not?
- YES!
- There are multiple categories about your writing making sense! If the reader can't understand what you're trying to say, you will be marked down.
How does the title of the article provide a preview of the content for the reader?
The title explains that dinosaurs were declining before the asteroid hit.
What are two central ideas of the article?
C. Scientists have determined that Chicxulub was the final event to cause dinosaur extinction.
D. Scientists believe that dinosaurs were in decline and going extinct before Chicxulub.
What is the theme of the poem?
A. There is a place in the world where people who need shelter can find it.
What does a thesis statement include and where does it belong?
- Claim
- Two reasons
- Last sentence in introduction
What will your teachers do if you have extra time remaining, but you choose to not go back and slowly reread each sentence to catch any confusing parts?
- Cry
- Lose their minds
- Run away
- Call your mom/dad/aunt/uncle/grandma/grandpa