Mechanics
How should "monday january 24 2022" be written?
What part of speech do we use to combine two sentences?
Conjunction
What should you do first on the writing test?
Highlight and read the prompt
What kinds of words do we use as a signal to our audience that we are about to give a reason for our opinion, evidence, or a conclusion?
Transitions
What do you start an opinion essay with?
How should the title "the hamburg gazette" be written?
The Hamburg Press or "The Hamburg gazette"
What are the three most common conjunctions?
and, but, or
What should you do while you read/highlight the prompt?
Think about what your opinion on the subject is.
Which transitions would we use to signal to our reader that we are about to give a reason for our opinion?
First, second, third, next, last, for one thing, etc.
What should be the last part of your introduction paragraph?
Your clearly stated opinion on the subject.
Tomorrow, I did my best on both tests.
Tomorrow, I will do my best on both tests.
Combine: Marie is going shopping at the mall. She is also going out to eat at a fancy restaurant.
Marie is going shopping at the mall (and/then) out to eat at a fancy restaurant.
What should you do after highlighting and reading the prompt?
Read ALL of the passages (probably two)
Which transitions would we use to signal to our reader that we are about to give an example or evidence for our reason?
For example, for instance, to illustrate, etc.
What should each body paragraph have?
Transition, reason for your opinion, transition, example/evidence from the text to prove your reason
How should "i want to eat pancakes and blueberries and maple syrup for breakfast" be written?
Combine: We're supposed to finish our project. We would rather go outside and play instead.
We're supposed to finish our project, but we would rather go outside and play instead.
What should you do while you read the passage(s)?
Look for evidence and examples that prove your opinion and highlight them so you can use them in your essay.
Which transitions would we use to signal to our reader that we are about to conclude?
In conclusion, to wrap up, so you see, etc.
How many body paragraphs should you have?
Three - one for each reason for your opinion
On December 25, 1776, George Washington and his army wins the Battle of Trenton.
On December 25, 1776, George Washington and his army won the Battle of Trenton.
Combine: You can go to your friend's birthday party. You could stay home.
You can go to your friend's birthday party, or you could stay home.
What should you do when you write all 5 paragraphs?
Reread your response. Look for:
Spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation
Make sure you have all 7 transitions
Reasons support your opinion
Examples support your reasons
How many transitions should you have in your essay?
At least 7.
First, next, last
For example, for instance, to illustrate
In conclusion
What should your last paragraph be?
Conclusion - transition, restate your three main points, and call to action.