Steps
Important Characteristics
Mechanics
Ways to Enhance Writing
Format
100
The very first thing I should do when the teacher passes out the scratch paper is...
Write down any important information I think I might forget.
100
The formula for a thesis statement is
Topic + Claim + 3 Supports
100
I must begin each sentence with a _____ letter.
Capital
100
To help my reader follow my ideas, I should start each paragraph with a ________ word.
Transition
100
How many paragraphs should an essay have?
five
200
Once I view my prompt, I am allowed to have my teacher read it for me if I...
Raise my hand
200
The formula for a topic sentence
Transition + Support + Connection to Topic
200
I must end each sentence with a ____________ mark
Punctuation
200
To help my reader follow my examples, I should make sure to ___________ between each example.
Transition
200
Before typing your rough draft, one must _____ and ______ their draft.
revise and edit
300
The first step of the brainstorm process is ________ and it stands for ________________
RAFT | Role, Audience, Form, Topic
300
The formula for a closing sentence
Summary of support + connection to topic
300
I must ___________ all of my paragraphs, so they are easy to identify.
Indent
300
To ensure that I have a variety of sentence structures, I should use at least one ________ colon.
Semi
300
Avoid using the word __________ (use many, often, plenty, etc)
a lot
400
The second step of the brainstorm process where I get all of my ideas on my scratch paper is known as the
Brain dump
400
Explain the order of sentences in a BODY paragraph
- Topic sentence - Example 1 - Example 2 - Example 3 - Closing sentence
400
I should avoid using the word _________ as it references the reader.
You
400
In order to make my writing more interesting I should use "_______ ______" words (advanced vocabulary words)
Spiced up
400
It's not my score that matters, it's my ______________ both at home and in the class room.
Effort/Focus/Work Ethic
500
In order to ensure that I have enough information for the rough draft, I must organize my ideas into _____________ with ________________
Three supports with three examples per support
500
What is the order of sentences for the INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION paragraph
-Topic + Claim - Support 1 - Support 2 - Support 3 - Thesis Statement
500
Unless the prompt specifically asks for it, I should avoid the word _______ since it is too informal.
I
500
Write a thesis statement about whether the school day should or should not be extended.
Answers will vary, but must include a topic + claim + 3 supports.
500
Draw the chart that we have been using to ensure we have the minimum supports / examples needed for our rough draft on the board
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