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 try to 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 "spiced up" words, adjectives, and ____________ language.
Figurative
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
Explain what the following would be in an essay. Explain its purpose: "Success. One word. Two syllables. Although the word itself is basic, defining success is complex."
Hook. A hook can be added to the beginning of an introduction paragraph to draw in your reader.
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