Writing Part 1
What is one way to get the reader's attention when writing an essay?
Ask a question, give a fact, or write an anecdote.
Teachers: Please allow other acceptable responses.
What is a transition word that can be used for body paragraph 1?
For starters,
To begin with,
First and foremost, etc.
What will Ms. Thompson do if she sees you on your phone?
Ask you to put it on her desk
What is one of the first things you should do BEFORE READING a passage?
Number the Paragraphs
(Teacher may accept other answers.)
What are open ended questions?
Questions that don't require a yes or no answer.
What are the parts of an introductory paragraph?
Attention grabber, connecting sentence, and thesis with two points.
What is a transition work that can be used for body paragraph 2?
Next,
Secondly,
Second of All,
In addition,
Another reason...
Teachers please allow other acceptable responses.
When does Ms. Thompson Reward students?
- Winning Team
- Participation
-Answering questions correctly
-Student of the Week
What convention is missing below?
According to Source 1, Service dogs help people who have returned from traumatic situations.
"Quotes" we must quote our evidence.
What are some negative effects of climate change?
-Drought
-Increase in Sea Level
-Health Issues
(Teacher may accept other answers)
How does the writer let the reader know what they will be writing about?
The writer gives a thesis with 2 points.
What comes right before you write your evidence? Give an example.
An evidence starter!
Teachers please allow acceptable answers for evidence starters.
How many bathroom passes does Ms. Thompson give each students?
3 per 9 weeks
What convention is not correct below?
Over 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
There should be a period at the end of the sentence.
Where can you find school supplies in Ms. Thompson's room?
Supplies Drawer
What is the difference between an informative and argumentative introduction?
In an argumentative essay you have to clearly take a position in the introductory paragraph.
Why do we write elaborations?
To explain WHY our evidence is important and HOW it supports/answers our prompt.
-Do your work
-Participate
-Complete Assignments on time
-Ask for help
What two conventions are missing below?
According to the text Elephants can smell water from up to 12 miles away.
Missing comma after According to the text,
Missing quotes around "Elephants can smell water from up to 12 miles away."
Name one of the articles, poems, or short stories we have read in this class.
Answers will Vary
Which of the following is the BEST example of an attention grabber?
A. Rhinos are quickly becoming endangered.
B. Rhinos have a horn on top of their head.
C. Many do not realize that rhinos communicate with each other through honking, sneezing, and the smell of their defecation.
C is the best example of an attention grabber.
What comes immediately following the transition in both body 1 and body 2?
Restate the prompt and point 1 or point 2.
What are the consequences for refusing to give Ms. Thompson your phone after you have been on it during class?
1. Call Home
2. Detention
3. Referral
What are the steps to answering a Standards Based Question?
1. Deconstruct
2. Process of Elimination
3. Choose your answer
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
-To always try and look at the positive instead of the negative.
-Believing in yourself and your abilities
(Teacher may accept other answers)