Steps of Addressing Prompts
The first thing you should always as you start.
What is read the prompt?
This Kind of Sentence Would could start with:
What is a Hook Sentence
The section where the writer states their main argument or the general plan of what they are going to write about.
What is a thesis statement?
A good example of this kind of paragraph might be:
Many schools debate whether students should wear uniforms. Uniforms are designed to create equality and limit distractions. School uniforms should be required because they reduce bullying, improve focus, and save families money.
What is an Introduction?
The minimum number of paragraphs you should aim to write.
What is Five Paragraphs?
After you read the prompt, but before you draw your graphic organizer, you need to decide something about your prompt.
This Kind of Sentence Would Start with:
What is Cited Evidence?
What is the hook sentence?
A good example of this kind of paragraph might be:
One reason school uniforms should be required is that they reduce bullying. According to Source B, schools with uniform policies reported fewer bullying incidents related to clothing. This evidence shows that when students dress similarly, there are fewer opportunities for teasing based on appearance. As a result, uniforms help create a safer and more respectful school environment.
What is a Body Paragraph?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
The type of tone where you use neutral language, third person perspective, and precise, complex language.
What is Formal Tone?
The kind of graphic organizer do you need to use.
What is a Tree Map?
What kind of sentence would start with:
What is a Conclusion?
The section of the introduction where the writer help the reader understand what they are writing about.
What is the Background Context?
A bad example of this kind of paragraph might be:
School uniforms help students focus. Source A talks about uniforms. Students pay attention more and it is better for school.
What is a Body Paragraph?
The term to describe who you are writing to. In the AASA, you should pretend you are writing to is an adult who does not know very much about the topic you are talking about.
What is the Audience?
What is Typing your draft?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
What kind of sentence would start with:
What is Elaboration?
Often used as ACE, but not exactly using that acronym, what are the three sections of a body paragraph?
What are Point, Evidence, and Elaboration?
A good example of this kind of paragraph might be:
In conclusion, school uniforms should be required because they reduce bullying, improve focus, and help create a safer learning environment. The evidence from multiple sources shows that uniforms support student success. For these reasons, schools should consider adopting uniform policies to benefit all students.
What is a Conclusion Paragraph?
According to the author, families enjoy having dogs because “they are playful and friendly.” is an example of a writer using this kind of citation.
What is Direct Citation?
The three main stages you would be actively writing on scratch paper.
What are the graphic organizer, bullet points, and drafting stages?
What kind of sentence would start with:
What is a (Body Paragraph) Point sentence?
Its the only thing that is not restated in a conclusion paragraph.
What are the Final Thoughts?
A bad example of this kind of paragraph might be:
I am going to talk about uniforms at school. Students wear them. They are sometimes blue or white.
What is an Introduction Paragraph?
Each branch of your Tree Map is noting what kind of evidence?