Role of the Writer. Often you will be yourself or a student
100
In a narrative, what should the first paragraph include?
Setting, background information, and hook
100
What is the first paragraph of writing called?
Introduction
100
After I finish my writing, what should I do?
Reread it and make corrections
100
If I write a letter, email, etc., how do I begin and end it?
With a greeting like -Dear , To
End it with a salutation –Sincerely, Your Friend
200
What does the A stand for in RAFT?
audience-to whom you are writing
200
In a narrative, what is rising action?
The rising action is the build up to the climax.
200
DAILY DOUBLE
On the 90 minute On Demand where should you get your ideas from?
the passage
200
What do we use to plan out our writing?
RAFT and 4square
200
If I write a story, or article how do I begin my writing?
With a title
300
What does the F stand for in RAFT?
FORMAT
WHAT are you writing?
Possible FORMAT include; email, letter, essay, article, or story.
300
What is the climax in a story?
The climax is the turning point in a story (often the climax is the most exciting part of the story).
300
What is the last paragraph of writing called?
Conclusion
300
In informational and opinion writing, what should the body paragraphs begin with?
Topic sentences and transitions
300
How many sentences should each body paragraph have?
5 1- main idea, 3- detail/supporting sentences, 1-closing
400
24. What does the T stand for in RAFT?
Task/Topic
You will be able to find the PURPOSE in the writing situation or writing directions of the prompts.
You will write for one of three purposes:
Give information or explain
Give your opinion
narrate an event (either fictional or personal)
400
What words are descriptive and appeal to your senses?
Vivid details or sensory words
400
What are the words that help writing flow more smoothly?
Transitions
400
What TWO resources can I use while I’m writing?
Dictionary and thesaurus
400
How much time should you spend on writing your RAFT, for the 30 minute On Demand?
2 minutes
500
RAFT the following prompt.
Write an article for the school newspaper informing readers about an upcoming event
R-my self/student
A- school newspaper readers
F- an article
T- INFORMING about an event
500
What is called when characters talk in a story?
dialogue - adding dialogue gives each of your characters more personalty
500
What should the first line of your writing be?
Your hook or AQQS
500
How many paragraphs should you have in on-demand writing?
5 paragraphs
500
How much time should you spend on writing your 4 Square, for the 30 minute On Demand?