Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter.
It's/its going to rain this weekend.
It's (it is)
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?
What is argumentative writing?
The writer has to:
Investigate a topic
Collect and evaluate evidence
Establish position on the topic in a concise manner
What are the three things a prompt tells you about your writing task?
aka TAP
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.
too
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
Hook, Claim, and Reasons (brief)
What is present in an argumentative essay that is NOT present in an informational essay?
A claim for or against the topic
Based on the following prompt, what type of writing will you be doing and what will you be writing about?And which animals?
We have to write an expository essay about the problems the animals (in the text) face around the world.
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
I invited my friends to go to the mall. They're/There/Their going to be so surprised when they realize I am actually throwing them a party.
They're (they are because it is plural)
What is citing evidence?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
Is this an effective introduction? Why?"Ring,ring"!Class has started and you are doing a lesson.As you are working,you sneckout your phone to play games instede of working.This is a BIG problem because,#1,kids get distracted in class.#2,it's easier for teachers to teach the student.These digital devices can be useed for cheating by the students on a test
Not really because the introduction provides a claim and loosely previews ideas.
What is different about the two prompts?
Prompt A: Write an argumentative essay on whether daily time on electronic devices should be limited at home.
Prompt B: Write an argumentative essay on whether unlimited time on electronic devices is harmful to children.
Prompt A is more general and asks whether or not daily time on electronic devices should be limited at home.
Prompt B s asking specifically if it is dangerous for kids to have unlimited screen time.
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.
Their (the house belongs to someone)
How can you introduce evidence from a text?
1.) In the article, "________"
2.) The author states, "_______."
3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______"
What two sides can you write about: Write an essay arguing about whether schools should offer healthier meals. Use reasons and evidence to support your position
Yes, schools should offer healthier meals. No, schools should not offer healthier meals.
This type of writing prompt asks you to take a stance on an issue and provide reasons and evidence to support your positio
: What is an argumentative writing prompt?
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
Why would this paragraph score a 2 for development
Grass is important. It helps feed not only our livestock but also helps feed and protect wild animals. I know this because, the author stated animals live and hunt in that grass. This means, the grasslands are important for wildlife to.
*Elaboration is repetitive and ineffective by providing incomplete and loosely related ideas to tie back to topic
*Evidence from two sources is partially integrated and incomplete to provide support to the essay.
Based on this reason, what is the prompt for the essay? One point to consider is that technology can let students experience something without the high cost . The text states that "students can experience what is like to hike along trail at the grand canyon ".
Write an argumentative essay about whether technology has positive or negative effects in schools.
This type of writing prompt requires you to explain a topic or process in a clear and logical manner, often using facts and examples.
What is an expository writing prompt?