Planning
Why is a planning sheet important when writing
It helps to organize your thoughts and ideas
Name the parts in an introduction (opinion).
Hook, topic, state your opinion, 2 facts, definition, 3 viewpoints, and a closing statement
List what needs to go in the conclusion.
(1) Transition and Restate topic (differently) (2) Restate viewpoints/reasons (3) Closing sentence
How many paragraphs are in an informative/argumentative essay?
5 paragraphs
How much time should you dedicated to planning your essay.
30 minutes
What is a hook?
A sentence that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to continue to read the essay
What is elaboration?
The elaboration (integrating ideas and details) explains why your evidence supports your reason.
Uses the words "opinion", "believe", and/or "prefer" in the prompt.
Opinion
If you do not cite your evidence what is that called?
Plagiarism
What is a viewpoint in an essay?
The main idea of body 1, 2, or 3.
What is citation?
A "citation" is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source.
What type of transitional word/phrase do you use to conclude the essay?
In conclusion, to summarize, the final analysis, in any event, in brief, etc
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To inform or educate the reader on a certain topic.
What is editing?
Editing is when you check for grammar and mechanical errors.
Why is it important to plan before writing your essay?
Planning helps you organize your ideas.
List what goes in the body paragraph of an opinion?
Transition, viewpoints, facts, textbase evidence, anecdote, example, quotations, and a closing statement.
Who has the last say...the counterclaim or the rebuttal?
Rebuttal!
What is the purpose of an opinion essay?
States your beliefs, values, or understanding of a topic.
A restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words.
Paraphrasing
Name all the parts that you need to fill in the planner.
(OREO) opinion, viewpoints/reasons, evidence/examples, and restate your opinion differently.
Label the hook, topic, and thesis statement in the following introduction. "Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?"
Topic = "Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day."
Thesis = "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
What does it mean to quote something from a source or someone?
Copying exactly what the author is saying in the source (make sure you use quotation marks).
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
The conclusion closes the essay and tries to close the issue.
What is revising?
Revising is making sure your ideas are organized and focusing on the topic.