Definitions
to say the same things in different words
restate
What is the correct order of the parts of a five paragraph essay?
introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
Look for and highlight what kind of words in the prompt?
the action words and/or details
______________ the prompt.
restate
What was the name of the first Mickey Mouse cartoon?
Steamboat Willie
What is the last main part of an essay called?
conclusion
What is the purpose of a body paragraph
to give supporting detail sentences about the writing topic
How many times should you read the prompt?
2-3 times
__________your response.
Summarize/Sum up
Which is the only continent that spiders don't exist?
Antarctica
a section of writing that contains sentences about the same main idea (you indent them to begin a new one)
paragraph
What should your conclusion sentence begin with?
A concluding transition word
Which sentence grabs the reader's attention?
The Hook/ Lead
___________ evidence from the text.
Cite
How many of Snow White's seven dwarfs have names beginning with S?
2- Sleepy and Sneezy
a piece of writing on a subject that usually contains many paragraphs
essay
What punctuation mark comes after a transition word?
a comma
How would you know the prompt is asking you to write a narrative?
Answers may vary: characters, dialogue, plot.....
____________ all parts of the prompt
Answer
How many books of the Bible are there?
66
the sentence that states the main idea of a text and usually comes at the beginning
topic/introduction sentence
When writing an informational essay, should your language be formal or informal?
Formal
How would you know if the prompt is asking you to write an informational essay?
Answers may vary: asks for facts or definitions, explain
___________ how the evidence (citation) supports your answer, give examples from personal connections you have made with the text
Explain
Can you unscramble the following word to reveal a type of animal? TANHEELP
ELEPHANT