Essay Parts
The first paragraph of an Essay
Introduction
How many pieces of evidence should you include in your introduction?
None
The type of punctuation that surrounds evidence.
Quotation mark
What are the dates of the ELA MCAS?
April 2nd and 3rd
If you see the word "Argue" in an essay prompt, what type of essay will your write?
Persuasive
The last paragraph of an essay
Conclusion
As a group, please write an introduction to the following prompt.
The best introduction will earn 200 points.
Based on the article “Snacks: Secretly Healthy?”, write an essay arguing that Taki Vending Machines should be installed in the cafeteria.
Correct the following sentence:
I think robert is the best character in the the story.
I think Robert is the best character in the story.
WILD CARD
Please select a teammate to complete the following task.
TRASHKETBALL SHOWDOWN
Your chosen teammate will attempt to throw a paper ball into the trash can. First team to score wins.
Note: All teams will have the same amount of turns. If a player makes it in, the teams next in line will have an opportunity to match.
If you see the word "Explain" in a prompt, what type of essay will you write?
Informative
The middle paragraphs of an essay
Body
WILD CARD
Please select a teammate to complete the following task.
LIST IT
Your chosen teammate will have 60 seconds to list as many characters that they can remember from the stories we have read this year.
The player with the most characters listed at the end of the 60 seconds will earn 300 points.
What is this punctuation called: "
Quotation mark
How many characters can you type on an MCAS writing prompt?
5000
If a prompt asks you to predict what happens next in a story, what type of essay will you write?
Narrative
WILDCARD
Please select a teammate to complete the following task.
DANCE OFF
Your chosen teammate will show off their best dance move. The coolest dance move wins.
As a group, please write an introduction to the following prompt.
The best introduction will earn 400 points.
Using the article “Every Type of Bug” and the song lyrics to "The Earthworm That Lived in a Shoe", write an essay explaining the role of bugs in our day to day life. Be sure to use information from the article and song lyrics to develop your essay.
Correct the following sentence:
Have you ever felt tired to start the day.
Have you ever felt tired to start the day?
What are the two main parts of the ELA Writing Rubric?
Standard English Conventions and Idea Development
What type of essay is the following sentence from?
"In my opinion, ELA class is way more fun than gym"
Persuasive
The first sentence of an essay
The hook
As a group, please write an introduction to the following prompt.
The best introduction will earn 500 points.
Should your school require uniforms? Convince your reader why or why not uniforms should or should not be required in your school.
WILD CARD
Please select a teammate to complete the following task.
DRAWING CHALLENGE
Your chosen teammate must draw a picture of Cameron Middle School from memory. They will have 90 seconds to complete their drawing.
Best drawing at the end of the 90 seconds wins.
What does MCAS stand for?
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
What type of essay is the following passage from?
"Margot opened the closet door and immediately began yelling at her classmates. She had missed seeing the sun! Margot was angry and said that they would regret the day they stole the sun from her."
Narrative