Planning
What is the first step when you receive your writing materials?
Deconstruct and restate the prompt!
What is the first thing I do in the introduction paragraph?
Hook the reader!!!!!
How many body paragraphs do you need?
2
What is the first item you put in a conclusion?
Closing transition word
What does my planning sheet look like?
The 4 Components of the Writing Process (Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion)
How do I hook the reader?
Question, Onomatopoeia, Fact, Dialogue...
What are 2 transitions for body paragraph 1?
Teachers, accept reasonable answers.
What is the last part of a conclusion paragraph?
Wrap up sentence, end with feelings statement, kiss your essay goodbye!
What do I plan for in the introduction paragraph?
Hook, restate, 2 reasons, wrap up
What comes right after you hook the reader?
RESTATE the prompt and if it is an opinion essay state your opinion CLEARLY
What are 2 transitions for body paragraph 2?
Teachers, accept reasonable answers.
Do I restate my reasons, ways or steps in the conclusion?
YES!!!!!
What do I plan for in my body paragraphs?
TREES!!! You should know what they stand for!!
Do I give my 2 reasons, ways, or steps in my introduction paragraph?
YES!!!
Do I have to give a reason, way or step for each body paragraph?
YES!!!
Do I put evidence and elaboration in my conclusion paragraph?
NO!!
What do I put in my conclusion planning box?
Transition, restate prompt/reason, end with a feelings statement
Why is the introduction paragraph important?
It is the first part the reader reads which introduces what you will be writing about. It makes them want to continue to read your essay.
How is a body paragraph organized?
Transition
Reason,way, step
Evidence/Elaboration
Evidence/Elaboration
Wrap Up
Why is it important to have a strong conclusion?
It is the last thing the person reading your essay reads. Leave them wanting more!