Addition
35 + 18 =
53
32 -17 =
15
What is the first step of the writing process?
Pre-Writing (organize ideas with a graphic organizer)
What are the parts of an informational essay?
Introduction, body, conclusion
What is the main idea?
What the text is mostly about
38 + 45 =
83
44 - 27 =
17
What is the second step of the writing process?
Drafting
What is the purpose of writing an informational essay?
To inform or teach the reader
What are the key details?
Details that support the main idea
27 + 17 =
44
43 - 24 =
19
What is the third step of the writing process?
Revising
Why is it important to have a hook or way to catch the reader's interest?
So the reader will want to keep reading.
What are hints to help you identify the main idea?
The title, pictures, graphs
59 + 67 =
126
42 -13 =
29
What is the 4th step of the writing process?
Editing
In the bat essay, how many sources were you given?
2
What does it mean to restate the prompt?
Repeat what the prompt tells you to write about
98 + 74 =
172
75 -59 =
16
What is the 5th step of the writing process?
Final Draft and Publish
What do you write to tell the reader which source you got your information from?
In Source 1 OR In Source 2
What is the prompt of the Bat Essay?
Write an essay explaining how bats help the environment.