Essay Process
What is the FIRST step before writing your essay?
Deconstruct the prompt
What does it mean to “circle the task”?
Identify what the prompt is asking you to DO
What are the 3 parts of a strong body paragraph?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What is the siren trying to do?
Lure the reader in / manipulate them
Why are the townspeople interested in buying the new eyes?
They want to see better / improve their abilities / the eyes seem valuable and appealing
After planning, what comes next in the writing process?
Draft the essay
What are the “givens” in a prompt?
The information/texts provided
What is a common mistake students make with evidence?
They do not include evidence
What does the siren claim the song really is?
A cry for help
According to the text, what makes the eyes seem especially appealing?
*STUDENT MUST USE EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT TO ANSWER* They are described as beautiful, rare, and powerful (colors, clarity, precision)
What step includes fixing grammar, clarity, and structure?
Edit & Revise
Why do we underline key terms and rephrase the question ?
To ensure understanding.
What must you do AFTER presenting evidence?
Explain/analyze how it supports the claim or Provide your reasoning
What makes the siren’s song appealing to the listener?
It feels personal, secret, and important. It is described as irresistible and something everyone wants to learn
What price do the townspeople pay for the new eyes?
Their original eyes + valuables (like gold ring)
What should you do RIGHT before submitting on STAAR?
Final Check/Review Essay/Re-read Essay
What is the strategy we learned for deconstructing a prompt?
T chart .. DO|WHAT
What makes evidence STRONG? (2 answers)
- Relevant OR Specific
- Support the claim
What is it called when a line of poetry continues without pause into the next line, without punctuation at the end.
Enjambment
According to the text, how do the new eyes benefit the town?
They create better, more detailed craftsmanship and success
Why is planning & outlining important?
Miss Lanot will decide based on response
What was the 'Unit 5 Extended Constructed Response' prompt?
Whether survival requires selfishness?
What does it mean to synthesize evidence?
Combine ideas from multiple texts to create new understanding
How does the author show that something appealing can actually be deceptive?
The song seems like a personal, urgent cry for help, but it is actually a trick that leads to death
How does the author show that something appealing can lead to long-term harm?
The eyes improve life at first, but later melt away, leaving the town blind and devastated