SCR vs ECR
This has a short prompt with a writing box.
SCR
Where does the comma go in this sentence:
He was working hard but it was difficult to focus.
He was working hard, but it was difficult to focus.
We use this strategy to write SCRs.
RAC?
This is taken word-for-word from the text in order to support an idea.
Text Evidence
They were walking to work.
They were walking too work.
They were walking to work.
You will need to really think about your answer, prove it, and then explain it.
ECR
if i where you I would Read all directions first.
If I were you, I would read all directions first.
We use this strategy to write an essay.
House Graphic Organizer
This is what the text is mostly about. It's also known as the main idea.
Their on they're way.
They're on their way.
They're on their way.
You will need to provide evidence for this one.
Combine these two sentences starting with the conjunction: WHEN.
I was twelve.
I played the clarinet.
When I was twelve, I played the clarinet.
We use this to write our strategies on.
Scratch Paper
This is the most important sentence in an essay. It directly answers the prompt.
Thesis Statement
We were going there, but its raining.
We were going there, but it's raining.
We were going there, but it's raining.
How would recess help adolescents pay attention? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
SCR
Combine the two sentences starting with the conjunction: SINCE.
We got to have some free time.
We finished our work early.
Since we finished our work early, we got to have some free time.
This strategy is used if you don't know the meaning of a word; not using a dictionary.
Context Clues
This sentence tells the reader how their evidence proves the supporting idea.
Explanation/Reasoning
If everyone does their work, we will have the project done.
Everyone does their work, but we will have the project done.
If everyone does their work, we will have the project done.
Read “Seventh Grade”. Based on the information in the text, write a response to the following:
Explain how the characterization of Victor contributes to the development of the plot.
Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the story to support your answer.
Remember to --
clearly state your thesis
organize your writing
develop your ideas in detail
use evidence from the selection in your response
use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
ECR
Combine these sentences:
* We went out for ice cream.
* We had to drive to three different McDonalds.
* We had to find who sold some.
When we went out to go get ice cream, we had to drive to three different McDonalds to find who sold some.
We use this strategy to answer multiple choice questions.
Fold the scratch paper, write down where to find your answer, write the question in your own words, answer in your own words.
(Question Boxes)
This is one of the reasons that supports your thesis statement.
Supporting Idea
They were finished early, since they focused on their work.
Since they focused on their work, they finished early.
Since they focused on their work, they finished early.