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 this, and in what type of writing would it be seen?
“Brad wondered if Sarah ever loved him. There was a knot in his stomach as he walked up to the door.”
Thoughtshot
Narrative
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction
Every body paragraph should include?
Restating and answering the prompt
Citing evidence from the text
Explaining my answer
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?
1.) hook
2.) background
3. ) thesis statement
Why is this type of sentence not appropriate in a 5th-grader's essay?
Sarah loved pie.
It's a simple sentence; we use compound and complex sentences.
Although Sarah loved pie, she ate the cake for dessert.
Name 4 things that should be included in narrative writing.
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
4)Dialogue
5) Thoughtshots
6) Setting Snapshots
7) Sensory Details
Never misspell a word that is ______ in the text or prompt.
Never misspell a word that is written in the text or prompt.
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)
What is citing evidence?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
What is the past tense of
freeze
go
eat
mean
put
froze
went
ate
meant
put
What are the 5 parts of a narrative story?
Character, Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion
I am finished typing my essay; I should?
a. Raise my hand and tell Mrs. Hubbard, I'm done.
b. Read my paper the way I wrote it.
c.Read my paper the way I wrote it, adding anything that would enhance my paper.
C.Read my paper the way I wrote it, adding anything that would enhance my paper.
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, "______"
Before I begin to write, I must do this.
Invest in the prompt.
Read the prompt at least three times. Understand what I'm being asked to do.
What is the definition of the plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story
This student is writing an informative paper.
Prompt: Write your principal a letter explaining why the students could use an extended recess.
What did she do wrong in her introduction?
Dear Principle Robinson, We should have an extended recess because
Principal is in the prompt, but she misspelled it.
She bulleted her reasons; she should have written them normally.
No Hook or background sentence.
Fix her introduction. The group that fixes it first receives Double points.
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
Reason, cite and explain
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
Which of these prompts are informative prompts?
A) Write about your first day of school.
B) Write about service animals and their benefits to people with disabilities.
C) Write about a time you were scared.
B) Write about service animals and their benefits to people with disabilities.
You are giving information to the reader
Write a letter to your principal asking her to open up the playground to fifth graders. How should you begin yourpaper?
Dr. Principal Robinson,
What was the most recent narrative the class wrote?
Rachel's Garden
When writing an informative paper, I need at least_____ reasons in my thesis statement.
2or 3