Planning
INFORMATIONAL and OPINION
First sentence on both informational and opinion based essay
A HOOK
The FIRST thing you do when time starts on the writing FSA
READ the PROMPT
How many paragraphs is a correct and complete essay
5
Every quote needs to have what before or after it
EBT
Is this prompt informational or opinion:
Do you think schools should extend recess?Opinion
First sentence of each body/middle paragraph
Topic sentence (Transition word for extra pts)
What you need to get a full 4/4 points on EVIDENCE
EBT, paraphrasing, quotes
(Proof you got the information FROM the article)
How many sentences are needed in an introduction and conclusion
3
Each body paragraph can only have how many quotes
1
Some key words in the prompt showing that the essay is informational are
TELL about, INFORM the reader, write to EXPLAIN
Even if you do not have time or cannot make 3 body paragraphs, you need to always
Have an INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION
What you need to get a 4/4 on ORGANIZATION
How many sentences are needed at least for a middle/body paragraph
8
EBT, Quotes, and paraphrasing are only needed in what type of paragraphs
Middle/Body/Topic
Some key words in the prompt indicating the essay is opinion based are
in your OPINION, do you THINK, WHETHRT or not
How many times can you paraphrase in one paragraph?
UNLIMITED
Once you read the prompt, the next step is
ATP (Attack the Prompt)
If you are an expert in turtles, and the prompt and passages are on turtles... can you put information that only you know
NO
Make a sentence using your own thoughts/ideas after writing this quote:
According to the text, "Pugs have been considered royalty because of their wrinkles since the 1900s"
I will check! :)
What would the ATP be of the following prompt:
Write to inform the reader about frogs.
Audience: Adult Reader
Topic: frogs
Purpose: To inform
The MAIN difference between opinion based essay and informational is
Choosing an OPINION and STATING IT
ATP (Attack the Prompt) also stands for
Audience
Topic
Purpose
Correctly write this sentence as a quote:
Pugs come in a variety of colors such as black, silver, and apricot.According to the article, "Pugs come in a variety of colors such as black, silver, and apricot."
Paraphrase this piece of information.
Pugs are an incredible dog breed that originated from China. They were originally bred for royalty, as they believed each wrinkle on their face was special.I will check ;)