Statement
List at least 3 criteria to include in a statement.
- restate the prompt
- author's name
- title of the text
- genre of the text
- answer to the question
What's wrong with the following sentence?
Mr. Frank said, I love it here (Frank 3).
Missing quotation marks
How many sentences should your elaboration be (minimum)?
2
Name an example sentence starter for a conclusion sentence.
examples:
- All in all...
- In conclusion...
- To conclude...
- Ultimately...
- To sum up...
What does each letter of S.E.E.C. stand for?
Statement
Evidence
Elaborate
Conclude
Identify if the following statement meets the necessary criteria:
Prompt:
What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit? Give one specific example from “The Grand Mosque of Paris” by Karen Ruelle.
Statement: The informational text, “The Grand Mosque of Paris” by Karen Ruelle, is a story of resilience that teaches us that the human spirit is helpful.
Meets criteria
Which of the following is a properly formatted citation?
1. Jane wrote, "I don't know what to say." (Madden, 1)
2. Jane wrote "I don't know what to say" (Madden 1)
3. Jane wrote, "I don't know what to say" (Madden 1).
3. Jane wrote, "I don't know what to say" (Madden 1).
What 2 components do you need to include in every elaboration?
1. What does the quote mean?
2. How does the quote connect back to the prompt?
True or false: Your statement and conclusion should say the exact same thing.
False. The claims in your statement should be rephrased in your conclusion, but should not be in the same exact words
True or false: If I use ChatGPT to rewrite/edit a paragraph I already wrote, it is plagiarism.
True.
What's missing from the following statement, based on the prompt.
Prompt: What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit? Give one specific example from “The Grand Mosque of Paris” by Karen Ruelle.
Stories more often than not teach us a thing or two about resilience or when someone overcomes adversity/bounces back.
- title
- author
- what it teaches us about the human spirit (answering the question)
Which quote best fits the statement.
Statement: In the short non-fiction story “The Grand Mosque of Paris,” resilience teaches us that the human spirit can embrace challenges.
Quote 1: "The resilience of these rescuers made it possible for them to provide sanctuary regardless of risk"
Quote 2: "It was built in 1926 as an expression of France's thanks to the many North African Muslims who fought with the French during World War I"
Quote 3: "Some helped Jews avoid detection by teaching them to speak and act like Arabs"
Quote 1
Identify if the following excerpt shows a complete elaboration, based on the elaboration guidelines. If it is incomplete, state what it's missing.
In the short story “ NAMES/NOMBRES” by Julia Alvarez the description of nicknames leads to the development of the theme that mispronouncing somebody's name doesn't matter. The author states “It took me a while to get used to my new names” (Alvarez 1). This quote means that the author viewed nicknames simply as something new to get used to. She didn't show any anger or frustration over it so that means she doesn’t really care when people mispronounce her name.
This is a complete elaboration
What's missing from the following conclusion?
The informational text, “The Grand Mosque of Paris” by Karen Ruelle, is a story of resilience that teaches us that the human spirit is helpful.
conclusion sentence starter
True or false: If I use AI to find synonyms for a word in my S.E.E.C. paragraph, it is plagiarism.
False
Correct the following statement (rewrite it with all necessary components).
Prompt: What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit? Give one specific example from “The Grand Mosque of Paris” by Karen Ruelle.
The Grand Mosque of Paris is a children's literature book to show and educate children on what the holocaust was.
Answers vary, but should include the author, properly punctuate the title, and answer the prompt.
Example: "The Grand Mosque of Paris" by Karen Ruelle is an informational text that illustrates the resilience of the human spirit.
Why is it important to include evidence in our writing?
answers vary, but might include:
- to increase credibility/reliability as an author
- to support claims
- to convince readers of your claims
Identify if the following excerpt shows a complete elaboration, based on the elaboration guidelines. If it is incomplete, state what it's missing.
In the horror story "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," the author Rod Serling shows Charlie as someone who doesn't care about anything, he could even betray his friend just to prove something. In the text Charlie says, “Go ahead, Steve. What kind of “radio set” you workin’ on? I never seen it. Neither has anyone else. Who you talk to on that radio set? And who talks to you?” (Serling). What Charlie says shows that he is looking for something to blame Steve, even the slightest evidence.
Incomplete- missing a connection back to the statement/prompt
Based on the following statement, write a conclusion:
The mood changes in the horror and mystery story "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Sertling from jovial at the beginning of the play to chaos at the end.
Answers vary, but should include a conclusion sentence starter and make the same claim as the statement, reworded.
Example: In conclusion, the jovial mood at the beginning of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" is completely transformed into utter chaos by the end of the play.
True or false: If I have ChatGPT write my paragraph, but I type it out myself rather than copy/pasting it into my Google doc, it's plagiarism.
True.
Write a statement for the following prompt:
What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit. Give one specific example from The diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
Answers vary, but should include each necessary component of a statement (restating prompt, including author, genre, title of work, answering question)
Integrate the following quote from Shelby Erdman's article, "Relaxation Techniques: Learn How to Manage Stress," into a sentence using the "only using small quotes" strategy.
"Many people swear by exercise to help reduce stress in their daily lives.
Whether it’s walking, running, biking, hiking, or tennis, movement of any kind can boost your endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. When your body creates more endorphins, you may find it easier to forget your worries and find a lasting sense of well-being"
Answers vary, but should include lead in, a short quote, and a citation
Add an elaboration to justify the following statement and evidence.
"How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the Two-Minute Rule" is an informational text by James Clear that argues that when starting new habits, you should start small by using the 2 minute rule. Clear explains that "once you’ve started doing the right thing, it is much easier to continue doing it" (Clear).
Answers vary, but should be at least 2 sentences in length. They should explain what the quote means and explain how it proves the statement to be true.
Ex) This quote shows that committing to spending only 2 minutes on a habit can help someone keep going. Therefore, it is clear that when you start a habit, you should start with something small and attainable, like the 2 minute rule.
Write a conclusion for the following prompt:
What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit. Give one specific example from The diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
Answers vary, but should address the prompt and include a conclusion sentence starter.
What is Ms. Madden's favorite color?
Violet