Writing Steps
What should you do FIRST when time starts?
Unpack the prompt
What is a transition word?
Word that starts a new paragraph. First, next, in conclusion
Your first sentence of your introduction should be what?
A hook or grabber
Give me a good sentence starter for text evidence
According to paragraph..... I read in the text.....
Should a conclusion paragraph provide new information for the reader?
No, restate what you already said in s stronger way
True or False: Typing the essay is the last step.
FALSE, Proof reading and editing is the final step.
What does indent mean?
2 Finger step to start new paragraph
True or false: the introduction needs a transition word
False
How many key details belong in each paragraph?
1 key detail per paragraph
Are the introduction and closing paragraphs similar?
Yes!
After I read the sources, the next step is.....
My Planning Page
What are grocery store aisles?
The notes you take on paragraphs you circle. Important topic of paragraph
How many key details do you need to list in the introduction?
3 key details
How many body paragraphs are there supposed to be?
3
What goes in the closing that was NOT in the introduction?
A challenge to your reader.
After I unpack the prompt what should I do?
Figure out the question and write it on every page.
Which essay do you use phrases like, I think, I believe, I know?
Opinion Essay
Besides key details and a hook what else does your introduction need?
Let reader know what your essay is about. (The question you are answering)
True or false, you should include text evidence and a personal connection in body paragraphs or opinion AND informative essays
TRUE
Which of these is a great last sentence?
1. Thank you for reading my essay
2. Go volunteer in your area.
3. Phew! That was a lot of writing
4. The End
2. Go volunteer in your area
Sally started her writing test by indenting and starting to type. Why is her teacher not so proud of her doing this?
She needs to unpack the prompt, figure out the question, write the question to stay on topic and then read the sources and plan...THEN she is ready to type.
What is a elaboration?
Give more details
Should you challenge your reader in the introduction?
No
True or false, all body paragraphs should have transition words.
TRUE
Tell me at least 2 transition words that would be good for a conclusion paragraph.
To conclude, To wrap up, to sum up, In conclusion, In closing