Writing

Reason Paragraphs

100

How many reasons should be in your essay?

3

200

How do we begin each reason paragraph?

indent and a transition word

300

After you copy your evidence, what must you add with it?

citing (    )

400

How can I cite evidence?

with the author, title, source number, or  paragraph and page

500

How many sentences should you have for elaboration?

3 or more!

Introduction

100

What is the first sentence is your introduction?

Hook

200

What comes after your hook?

thesis

300

How many sentences are in your introduction?

3

400

Write a thesis for the following essay.

- Write an informative essay on how humans help the planet. 

R1-by reusing items

R2- Recycling cans and bottles

R3- reduce items you can waste

Humans help the planet by reusing items, recycling cans and bottles and by reducing items you waste. 

500

Write a thesis for the following essay.

Write an opinion essay on whether or not students should have recess everyday. 

R1- to get energy out

R2- able to exercise

R3-gives their brain a break

I believe students should have recess everyday to get out their energy, they are able to exercise and it gives their brain a break. 

General questions

100

What are the two different type of essays and what is the difference between them?

informative- we teach and explain and opinion- we give our choice or feelings on a topic

200

What is the first thing you do when you start your test?

READ YOUR PROMPT!

300

What words should never be spelled incorrectly. 

prompt words and words in the passages

400

What is a thesis sentence starters for an opinion essay?

I think

I feel

I believe

In my opinion

500

What is a transition word for all 3 reasons and your conclusion?

To begin, For starters, To kick it off, etc. 

Next, In addition, To continue, 

Lastly, Finally, Last but not least, 

In conclusion, To sum it all up, All in all, 

Conclusion

100

How many sentences are in your conclusion?

3

200

What are the three sentences in your conclusion?

thesis, thought/feeling, wrap up

300

What do you need to start your conclusion with?

indent and transition word

400

When you hear 10 minutes left, what should you do?

write or make sure you have a conclusion!

500

When I think I'm done with my essay, what do I do?

READ and EDIT!

Check spelling, periods, capital letters!

Do NOT just sit there!