Prompts
What are the two types of prompts you will see on the test?
Informative or Opinion
What is one thing you should NEVER say in your introductions?
I'm going to write about, or I'm going to tell you about
What is the first category that you will be scored in and how many points is it worth?
Focus and Organization 4
What should you do at the beginning of every paragraph?
INDENT
What does it mean to EDIT your essay.
Check for capital letters, indentation, and punctuation.
What is the Magic Sentence?
The sentence that begins with the word, WRITE, and all the information in that sentence.
What are some things you should NEVER say in your closing?
I hope you liked my essay, I hope you agree with me, I'm done with my essay, THE END.
What is the second category you will be scored in and how many points is it worth?
Evidence and Elaboration-4
What should you do between paragraphs?
SKIP a line!
How do you cite your evidence?
State the Title of the source or list the source # and write it just like it is written.
What are the important things you need to identify in your prompt?
The topic and key words
What should the closing do?
Restate your opinion,or connect it to your introductions.
What is the last category you will be scored in and how many points is it worth?
Conventions-2
How many points will you lose if you don't use good handwriting?
You'll lose 1 of the two points for conventions, or get a 0 because you can't read it.
What are 5 good transitional words?
First, secondly, additionally, however, furthermore, although, .....
How many times should you read your prompt?
At LEAST three or four times.
What are some COOL options for your introductions?
Ask a question, State a fact, Onomatopoeia,
What happens if you don't CITE your evidence?
You will lose 2 points.
What 2 things should you do when you are all done with your essay.
REVISE and EDIT it.
What are the three things you must include if you are given an informational prompt?
Fact 1, Fact 2, Fact 3
What are the things you must include if you are given an opinion essay?
Reason 1, Reason 2, Reason 3
What MUST you do when you begin your essay.
Give background information, and address the prompt.
What are three things you can do to make a better score?
Use ALL your magic words, use good handwriting, and stay focused on your topic.
What 5 things will you be graded on for CONVENTIONS?
Handwriting, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, indentation
What does it mean to elaborate?
To give an example, or a personal experience that relates to your point.