Vocab
When characters are talking in a story, we put quotes around.
Dialogue
Restate this question: How was the service dog helpful to the student?
The service dog was helpful to the student in many ways.
The text says, "Many bats like to eat fruit and nectar.
The text says, "Many bats like to eat fruit and nectar."
What is the first sentence in our writing?
Hook
If you are writing to convince someone that pizza is the best food, you are writing this type of essay.
Opinion/Persuasive
Using the correct grammar marks in a sentence like periods, commas, apostrophes, exclamation points, etc.
punctuation
True or false: My writing should be more text evidence than my own thoughts.
According to Source 3, "it is helpful to plant trees to provide shade for homes."
According to Source 3, "It is helpful to plant trees to provide shade for homes."
When should you do when you are all finished with your writing before turning in?
When writing about a passage you read, you must use this—specific details from the text—to prove your point.
Text Evidence (Cite)
Taking a cite and putting it into your own words
Paraphrasing
What should I make sure I have around my text evidence/cite?
"Quotation Marks"
The author writes "A group of lions is called a pride."
The author writes**,** "A group of lions is called a pride."
What is the last sentence/paragraph in our writing called?
Conclusion
This type of writing tells a true story about something that happened to you.
Personal Narrative
The three main parts of an essay are the Introduction, the ______, and the Conclusion.
Body Paragraph
True or False?: I can have more than one E after my C?
True! The more of your own explanation the better!
"The Great Lakes hold about 20% of the world's fresh surface water", explains the article.
"The Great Lakes hold about 20% of the world's fresh surface water**,**" explains the article.
How do I know when I should end my paragraph and start a new paragraph?
Multiple answers
Writing a story about anything you want
Narrative
Words help connect our ideas and make our stories smooth and easy to read. Examples: Next, then, later, first, last, in conclusion, suddenly, etc.
Transition Words
After giving a quote, you must do this to show how it proves your point.
Explain/Elaborate
In source 1 the writer states "Volcanoes can form on the ocean floor or on land.
In Source 1**,** the writer states**,** "Volcanoes can form on the ocean floor or on land."
What is the first paragraph of our writing called?
Introduction
'You have read two articles about the benefits of longer recess. Write an essay that argues whether or not your school should add fifteen minutes to your daily break. Use evidence from the texts to support your choice.' Is this an INFORMATIVE prompt or an OPINION prompt, and how do you know?"
"That is an OPINION prompt! I know because it uses the word 'argues' and asks me to make a 'choice.' It's not just telling me to explain facts; it's asking me to pick a side and try to convince the reader."