Attack the Prompt
What is step 1?
Identify the part of the prompt that provides actual instructions for writing. Cross out the rest.
Draw and label all 5 parts of the Plot Diagram in order.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
What three things do you need in your introduction in an Expository essay?
1. Hook
2. Background
3. Thesis
What 3 things do you need in the introduction of and Argumentative essay?
1. Hook
2. Background on the argument being made.
3. Claim + 2-3 reasons.
How many times should you read a source or prompt to fully understand it?
At least 2 times.
What is Step 2?
Circle the verbs/interrogative words (who, what, when, where, and how).
What information is needed in the EXPOSITION?
Who are the main characters?
What is the setting?
What should you include in your body paragraphs?
1. Topic Sentence
2. Clarifying sentence
3. Quote (Say)
4. Explanation (Mean/Matter)
What do you need in order to support your claims? This usually goes in the BODY paragraphs?
Evidence that supports your reasons.
How can you keep track of what you are reading other than digitally?
By creating a Cornell notes template on the scratch paper and taking notes as you read and pulling out quotes that you can use later in your essay.
What is Step 3?
Draw an arrow from each circled word (the words that tell you to do something) to what it
What information is needed in the RISING ACTION?
1. Introduce the conflict.
2. Name at least 3 events that happen before the climax.
3. At least 2 interaction of dialogue
Name what is needed in a conclusion in order you would write them.
1. Re-phrase/re-state thesis
2. Summarize key points.
3. Unhook or Real-world connection
In addition to your claim, what must you also address? How might you start that sentence?
2. "Some people who may disagree may claim...."
What three things must be on your Cornell Notes template? Draw an example of the Cornell Notes template.
1. Key Points/Questions
2. Notes
3. Summary.
What is Step 4?
Under the prompt, rewrite and number the circled words. Then, next to each word,
rewrite what it asks you to do.
What happens in the climax? What must you also include?
1. The main character faces his or her conflict/problem or antagonist.
2. Dialogue
Does the writer offer his or her own opinion in an Expository essay?
No, the author simply analyzes a text and explains it to the reader.
What is a rebuttal and where does it go?
A defense against a counter-claim or counter-argument.
It goes AFTER the counter-claim or counter-argument.
How can you use your background knowledge of the different topics to prepare for writing the essay?
How does the "Attack the Prompt" help you with your essay?
This helps understand the step-by-step guide to answering the prompt.
What happens in the FALLING ACTION and RESOLUTION? What must you also include?
1. The actions the main character takes after he or she faces the problem/conflict that will eventually get resolved or solved.
2. Dialogue
What is another substitute for the word "Expository" as an essay?
Explanatory essay, as the author "explains" something related to the prompt.
What is considered stronger evidence: Facts or Opinions?
Facts
2. Take a short 3 minute break.
3. Breathe deeply for 1 minute
4. Stretch
5. Remember that YOU GOT THIS!!