The Essentials
You get your test tomorrow. What is the first thing you do?
READ THE PROMPT
What does your very first sentence do?
Restate and answer the question
How many body paragraphs do you need?
Depends on the prompt
(At least 1)
What's the highest score you can get without a conclusion?
A 2 (Basic)
(Or 70%)
What is a rubric?
A grid for scoring assignments objectively
When you read the prompt, what is the first thing you're trying to figure out?
Determine type of writing + length
Where can you find a sentence starter for your introduction?
The prompt/question
What is the minimum number of sentences a body paragraph should have?
5
(Assertion = 1, Context = 1+, Quote = 1, Commentary = 2)
How should you start off your conclusion paragraph?
With a transition
"In conclusion..."
In the rubric, what does "writing conventions" grade?
CUPS
Your stuck and you don't know what to write. What should you do?
Reread the text.
Check the criteria for success.
Think of the rubric.
True or False: Your introduction should have a quote.
FALSE
What are the two different things you have to do after your quote?
Zoom in & zoom out
True or False: Your conclusion is an ACQC.
False
In the rubric, what three things does "organization" primarily look for?
Did you have an introduction, a body paragraph, and a conclusion
(+ did you use transitions, did each paragraph have all the requirements, etc)
How can you check to make sure you have everything you need?
Criteria for success
How many sentences of background context should you have?
3 (or more)
What is an example of a sentence starter for your zoom in?
Usage of the word/phrase ".." shows...
This quote explains...
What do you do after restating your assertion/argument?
Summarize your body paragraphs
In the rubric, what does "focus on task and text" care about?
THE PROMPT
Did you answer the prompt, the whole prompt, and nothing but the prompt?
Before you turn in your test (or any essay), what is the last thing you should do?
Re-read your essay, check it against the criteria for success, fix any obvious mistakes.
How do you know what background context you need to provide?
The keywords in the prompt
What is an example of a sentence starter for your zoom out?
This supports the assertion that... by...
Why is having a conclusion important?
Required to score the best you can.
Wraps up your essay.
Summarizes your key points.
Because you said so.
Tells the reader you're done.
In the rubric, what does "development and support" primarily grade?
Your quote + commentary