Key Words
The key words are usually what part of speech?
Action verbs
How many steps are included in the writing process?
6
What is Step 5?
Revise my essay – REREAD YOUR DRAFT!
When you revise your essay you should ask yourself these two things:
- Is my response organized and on topic?
- Do you have enough details to support my main ideas?
If the prompt asks you to "explain" what are they looking for you to do in your essay?
expose (tell me what you know‐‐enlighten me)
What is Step 1 for writing success?
Read/ analyze the prompt
What is Step 6?
Edit Your Essay
When you edit your essay, what should you be doing?
- Look for complete sentences
- Correct spelling, capitalization and punctuation marks
If the prompt asks you to "describe" what should your essay include or what type of essay should it be?
take a stand = argumentative/persuasive
What is step two?
Read the articles carefully
How many times should you read the articles?
twice
two times
When you plan your essay; what should you be doing?
–Begin to organize the main points and look at how you will answer the prompt.
If the prompt ask you "why" what are they looking for you to do?
Explain
What is Step 3?
Plan my essay
–1st read – make sure I understand the article
–2nd read – find information and evidence that supports the prompt (take notes, underline, etc.)
What are the four purposes of writing?
arguing
explaining
instructing
reporting
Draw a connection = comparison = apply your knowledge
What is Step 4?
Write my essay response
When revising your essay, what should you also do?
REREAD YOUR DRAFT!
What is the title of the PowerPoint?
Do the "Write" thing