Essay Structure
What are the 4 main parts of the Painted Essay?
Introduction, Reason 1 Paragraph, Reason 2 Paragraph, and Conclusion
What is a hook?
A sentence that grabs the readers attention and reels them in.
What is a reason in an expository text?
Its an explanation that supports your prompt or main idea.
Where can you find evidence?
In the text.
What is the capital of Georgia?
Atlanta
What is the purpose of the introduction?
To introduce the topic and main idea
What is one of the main ways that 4th graders will write a hook?
By asking a question.
Give one reason for: Why should students have recess.
Students should have recess because it is important for them to exercise their bodies.
Opinion or Fact: I think soccer is the best sport.
Opinion
Which planet is famous for its rings?
Saturn
What is the purpose of Reason 1 and Reason 2 paragraph?
To explain the reasons supported with evidence and details.
Is this a strong hook... "Dogs are animals." Why or why not?
No, because it doesn't ask a question and it isn't a very interesting statement.
Which is a stronger reason for reading?
a. Reading is fun.
b. Reading helps students learn new words?
Reading helps students learn new words.
Fact or Opinion: A text explains that reading teaches new vocabulary and facts.
Fact
What has a head and tail but no body?
A coin
What should your focus statement include?
Your two reasons.
Write a hook about why exercise is important.
Example: Did you know that moving your body can help you feel great?
Give two different reasons for why students should eat a healthy breakfast.
Example:
It provides energy and helps students focus.
Why is evidence important?
It provides information from a text to support the reason.
I have three apples and you take away two. How many apples do you have?
You took two!
What could happen if your essay had no conclusion?
The essay could feel incomplete or unfinished.
Improve this hook: "Reading is good."
Write two different reasons why summer break is fun.
Is evidence important, and if so, why?
Yes, evidence is important because it supports the reasons you are trying to prove.
What is my favorite sport to watch?
Baseball