Introductions & Conclusions
True or false? An introduction goes at the beginning of your writing piece.
True
The unit we just finished.
Culture and Diversity
This is the next writing unit!
Informational writing.
A sport that many Vermonters take part in and so doesn't Ms. Lefebvre.
Hunting
The type of writing we have been working on.
Opinion writing
True or false? A conclusion goes at the beginning of a writing piece.
True or false? Each person comes from a different culture.
TRUE!
What is the purpose of an informational writing piece?
To give someone information about a person, place, or thing.
Where did Ms. Lefebvre move to?
You must have two of these for each reason.
Evidence
To wrap up the end of your writing piece.
Is it important to know and understand all cultures?
Yes and no. There are so many cultures that it would be so hard to know and understand them all but it is important to know the ones you interact with every single day.
Each paragraph should have these at the very beginning.
Transition words and a topic sentence!
What is the best part of Ms. Lefebvre's day?
When her students listen to her directions the first time!
You must have three of these for every opinion piece.
Reasons
You can ask a question, tell a fact, or tell a short story to do this.
Hook the reader
Name 4 of the elements of culture.
Beliefs.
Leadership.
Economy.
Society.
Traditions.
Geography.
Language.
Art.
What is the text called that you can use to support your writing?
Mentor text!
Who are Ms. Lefebvre's favorite students?
YOU!
A way to organize your thoughts in any writing you do.
Paragraphs
You have to have a hook and your opinion in this section of your piece.
Introduction
This is one way to embrace differences.
Know that each person can come to the table with a difference and being new learning to each of us.
Keep an open mind.
Learn something new.
You must have these in your informational writing piece.
Subtopics!
Who is your favorite writing teacher?
Ms. Lefebvre silly goose! :)
You can look this up on your computer.
Questions you still have.
Research on your topic.