Prewriting
What do we do to plan our writing?
How many introduction paragraphs do you have?
One
How many body paragraphs can you have?
Two - Three
How many conclusion paragraphs can you have in your essay?
One
True or False: You must indent when you are starting a new paragraph.
True - This tells the reader that you are starting a new paragraph.
What is the center of the web?
The center of the web is the Topic Sentence.
What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph?
The purpose is to introduce the reader to your essay.
What is the purpose of body paragraphs? What writing strategy can you use to write body paragraphs?
They are the specific details that support the main idea of your essay. In your body paragraphs, you explain yourself using the TRACES strategy.
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
The conclusion paragraph tells the reader that the essay has come to an end. It summarizes your entire essay in a few sentences.
What does the E in TRACES mean? Why do we need it in our writing?
Explain/Elaborate - It is important to explain or elaborate because it gives the reader specific information about your essay. You want to make sure that the reader understands what you are writing about.
True or False: You should always read the prompt before you read the sources.
True - This will help you find specific details in the sources to help you write.
What does H stand for in HBT? What is it?
Hook - The hook grabs the readers' attention.
False - You can use (First, Second, Third) or (To begin with, In addition, Furthermore).
What transition words can you use for your conclusion paragraph?
Finally,
Lastly,
In conclusion,
What paragraph is this? How do you know?
Splash! I threw myself into the cold water on this warm, sunny day. There are so many wonderful things to do in the summer, like going to the pool. In my opinion, summer is my favorite season for numerous reasons.
Introduction Paragraph
H - Splash! I threw myself into the cold water on this warm, sunny day.
B - There are so many wonderful things to do in the summer, like going to the pool.
T - In my opinion, summer is my favorite season for numerous reasons.
True - This tells the reader that you will be further explaining the details/reasons in the body paragraphs.
What does B stand for in HBT? What is it?
Background Information - This gives the readers information that he/she may need to understand your essay.
What is this paragraph missing? Why do we need it?
To begin with, people should help others in the community because it demonstrates kindness. Showing kindness to others can start a chain reaction. For example, if you help someone with their groceries, then that person may help someone else. By doing this, your community can become a better place. It is important to always show kindness.
Cite - Citing supports your answer with writing from the sources.
T - To begin with,
R + A - people should help others in the community because it demonstrates kindness.
C - ?
E - Showing kindness to others can start a chain reaction. For example, if you help someone with their groceries, then that person may help someone else. By doing this, your community can become a better place.
S - It is important to always show kindness.
True or False: You must restate your topic sentence from your web and introduction paragraph in your conclusion paragraph.
True
Introduction Paragraph: People should help others in the community for various reasons.
Conclusion Paragraph: For various reasons, people should help others in their community.
Lastly, there are numerous reasons why I love summer. You are able to spend time with your family and are able to visit new and exciting places. What is your favorite season?
Conclusion Paragraph
Transition word - Lastly,
Restate topic sentence - there are numerous reasons why I love summer.
Summarize - You are able to spend time with your family and are able to visit new and exciting places.
Closing Sentence - What is your favorite season?
When we branch out of the center of the web (topic sentence) what do the other bubbles/circles represent?
The outside bubbles/circles represent the main idea of each body paragraph. They help you determine what each body paragraph will be about.
What does T stand for in HBT? What is it?
Topic Sentence - The topic sentence is the main idea of your entire essay.
What errors does this body paragraph have?
Being a name expert is an important job because parents might need help with their child's name. The author states that names can ruin a child's life. By having a name expert parents can make sure that their children are not bothered because of their name.
It is missing...
T - Transition Words/Phrases
Quotation marks for citing
E - Explain/Elaborate - It is too short. It needs more details.
What is this conclusion paragraph missing?
For numerous reasons, people should help people in their community. How could you help people in your community?
It is missing the details from each body paragraph.
Every conclusion paragraph must have...
Restated Topic Sentence
Details from each paragraph.
Closing Sentence
What is this paragraph? How do you know?
In addition, summer is my favorite season because you are able to travel. Since we don't have any school, we are able to visit new places. The text states, "summer is a great time to travel." You don't have to travel far, you can visit the new museum in your community or take a road trip. Either way, the summer provides you with enough time to explore your community or the world!
Body Paragraph -
T - In addition,
R + A - summer is my favorite season because you are able to travel.
C - The text states, "summer is a great time to travel."
E - Since we don't have any school, we are able to visit new places. AND You don't have to travel far, you can visit the new museum in your community or take a road trip.
S - Either way, the summer provides you with enough time to explore your community or the world!