Introduction
What does the R and A mean in RACE?
Restate and Answer
What do you have to find in the text to support your thesis statement?
text evidence
What do you have to restate in your conclusion?
Thesis
What does cite evidence mean?
Finding a quote or detail from the text to support your thesis.
You're done with your conclusion. Now what?
READ your work!
How do you know what to write in your introduction?
Read the question!
What does the C and E stand for in RACE?
Cite and Explain
What transition phrase do you usually use at the beginning of your conclusion paragraph?
In conclusion, ...
What does analyze mean?
to explain
What are the two most important things to look for when reading your work?
Does it answer the question? Does my writing make sense?
What is a sentence giving the essay's map, framework, argument, or claim, that is also written in your conclusion?
Thesis
How do you reference the evidence from the text?
"Direct quote." (passage 1, paragraph 22)
In passage 1, paragraph 22 it says, "..."
What other transitional phrases could you use in your conclusion?
Lastly,
Ultimately,
Overall,
Finally,
What does illustrate mean?
to show
Can you whisper read it to yourself?
YES!
What are the steps in planning your writing?
Read question. Put it into kid language.
Outline: Introduction, BP1, BP2, Conclusion
Be sure to _________ your thinking. This is also known as __________________.
explain, elaboration
What does elaboration mean?
Explain your thinking.
Revising: What can you tell me about ARMS?
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
What are the three types of prompts you may see when taking your OST?
Informational
Literary Analysis
Argumentative
Usually a counter claim, this paragraph can be written if you have extra time!
BP3
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim disagrees with your argument or claim. It is the other side of an argument.
Editing: What can you tell me about CUPS?
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling