Opening Splash
(Introductory Paragraph)
(Introductory Paragraph)
An opening sentence that grabs the reader’s attention.
What is the purpose of a hook?
Facts or details from the text
What is evidence?
They help ideas flow smoothly and make writing clear.
Why are transitions important?
The provided sources.
What is where evidence come from?
Why does clutter help creativity? It allows people to think outside the box.
What is an elaboration technique that involves posing a question and answering it to deepen thinking?
To wrap up the essay
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
Imagine entering a room so messy it sparks creativity.
What is a hook for neat vs. clutter?
Explaining how the evidence supports your claim
What is elaboration?
Add a transition:
“______, clutter can also help creativity.”
What is Additionally or Furthermore?
Many garages were too full to hold cars
Which is the best evidence from Source 1?
Unlike neat spaces, messy environments encourage flexible and creative thinking.
What is an elaboration technique that compares, contrasts, or shows differences or similarities?
New information
What should NOT be in a conclusion?
The hook + background + claim
What should the introduction paragraph include?
Students in neat rooms were more likely to choose healthy options, like an apple, instead of chocolate (Source 2).
People in tidy spaces were more likely to donate money to a good cause than those in messy spaces (Source 2).
According to Source 2, people in neat environments made healthier and more responsible choices, such as donating money or choosing an apple over chocolate.
What is evidence that supports being neat?
In conclusion, tidy spaces help people stay focused and make better choices.
What are transitions used to conclude the essay?
The source that supports creativity.
What is Source 2?
This shows that clutter can encourage creativity because people think more freely in messy spaces.
What is an elaboration technique that explains how and why your evidence supports your claim?
In the end, clutter can be useful when it encourages creativity and innovation.
What is a sample closing sentence?
Clutter can be beneficial because it encourages creativity and new ideas.
What is a claim that supports clutter?
Topic sentence + evidence + elaboration
What should every body paragraph include?
Additionally, clutter can encourage creative thinking.
What are transitions used to add ideas in a body paragraph?
They increase creative thinking
What Source 2 says about messy spaces?
In other words, messy environments help people come up with more original ideas.
What is an elaboration technique that restates in Your Own Words (Paraphrasing) or says the evidence more clearly?
The claim
What should the conclusion restate?
It sets up the argument and engages the reader.
What is a strong introduction?
To explain and strengthen the argument
Why do we need elaboration?
However, tidy spaces help people make better decisions.
What are transitions used to show contrast between Clutter vs. Tidy?
It strengthens credibility and supports your argument
What is using multiple sources?
For example, artists often work in cluttered spaces where ideas can flow freely.
What is an elaboration technique that adds an example to make your idea clearer?
It leaves a lasting impression
What makes this a strong and important conclusion?
Maintaining a tidy environment is beneficial because it encourages productivity, responsible decision-making, and overall well-being.
What is a claim that supports being neat?
This evidence demonstrates that clutter can promote innovative thinking, as individuals are less restricted and more open to generating unique ideas.
What is elaboration?
For example, people in neat rooms made healthier choices.
What are transitions used to connect the evidence?
What is synthesized evidence that supports tidy spaces from multiple sources?
This supports the idea that clutter is not always negative and can actually be beneficial.
What is an elaboration technique that connects back to the claim and ties your evidence directly to your main argument?
Ultimately, clutter can be beneficial because it fosters creativity, encourages flexible thinking, and supports the development of innovative ideas.
What is a concluding sentence that supports clutter?
Example 1. Clutter refers to spaces filled with many items, while tidy spaces are clean and organized.
Example 2. Many people struggle to decide whether it is better to keep things neat or allow some mess in their environment.
Example 3. Some studies show that clutter can encourage creativity, while others suggest that neat spaces lead to better habits and choices.
What are examples of background information?
Messy environments encourage creative thinking, while tidy spaces lead people to stick to what they already know (Source 2).
According to Source 2, messy environments encourage creative thinking, while tidy spaces lead people to rely on familiar ideas.
What is evidence that supports clutter?
This shows that tidy environments promote responsible behavior.
What are transitions used to elaborate or explain evidence?
What is synthesized evidence that supports clutter from multiple sources?
The study showed that people in messy rooms created more creative ideas than those in neat rooms.
What is an elaboration technique that adds facts or details and adds more information from the source?
Ultimately, maintaining a neat/tidy environment promotes focus, encourages responsible decision-making, and supports a more productive and successful lifestyle.
What is a concluding sentence that supports neat spaces?