Graphic Organizers
TRUE or FALSE: A map for your essay is required on the benchmark
TRUE -- you will turn it in!
FALSE
Always Guess--never leave a potential point on the table!
If you are between two answers, pick one, don't leave it blank
How many body paragraphs in a five paragraph essay?
3 body paragraphs
"All of the above are true EXCEPT" is looking for the answer that is ...
false
True or False: you should save all essays for the end of the test
FALSE
tackle them early!
An ideal graphic organizer for a body paragraph includes what?
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Explanation
True or false: if there is a word I don't know, that is most likely the answer to the multiple choice
FALSE
2-3 sentences at least!
A thesis statement should do what...
answer the question
FALSE--if they ask for a certain amount of writing, don't go above or below that number! Answer the question in the way they ask you to
A narrative's graphic organizer should what...
Only the letters, not the word!
S
A
S
H
E
D
What is one multiple choice strategy? Why is it helpful?
Answers vary...
If we have multiple sources to cite in our essay, how many quotes should be in each body paragraph?
ONE quote from EACH source
A thesis statement is how many sentences?
ONE
...go back to the text to prove your answer!
SASHED stands for what...
Setting
Action
See
Hear
Emotion
Dialogue
What is another MC strategy? Why is it helpful?
Answers vary....
What should you do with each piece of evidence in an essay?
Introduce it to your reader
What pronouns should you never use in a formal essay
I, you, we, us, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: Proof reading isn't as important if the information in my essay is strong
FALSE
What should every graphic organizer at the minimum include?
A topic for body paragraph 1, a topic for body paragraph 2, a topic for body paragraph 3
What are the four sentences in an INTRODUCTION paragraph?
A hook
A broad summary (a summary of the book, poem, etc.)
A narrow summary (a summary of the prompt)
A thesis