BUCS
What does the "B" stand for in BUCS?
Box if the prompt in informative, argumentative or opinion.
What do you look at first when you get the text set?
The title and the visuals.
What we use to understand the prompt.
The BUCS strategy. What we use to understand the prompt.
What is an example of a bold claim?
Without a doubt..
Hands down...
No doubt...
What do we write in the introduction? state the prompt or the controlling idea.
state the prompt or the controlling idea.
What does the "U" stand for in BUCS? Underline what you are writing about.
Underline what you are writing about.
What do you underline while reading the resources?
Any information that answers or explains the prompt.
What we write in on our planning page.
phrases or words and the source #
How do you start a counterclaim?
On the other hand,
Some people think,
However,
Others might say,
How many paragraphs do you need in an essay?
3
What does the "C" stand for in BUCS? Circle the important words in the prompt.
Circle the important words in the prompt.
What you should do if you don't understand the text as you are reading?
Read it again.
Look for context clues.
Skip it and continue to read for information that makes sense to you.
What we write to add more information.
the bullet points on your planning sheet.
What is the purpose of an argument essay?
to persuade you to agree with their argument.
What are transition words?
words that connect your sentences together.
What does the "S" stand for in BUCS?
Say it as a question
What you do when you locate information that goes with what the prompt is asking you to write about.
underline evidence
What is planning?
This helps us organize our thoughts.
What is the beginning of the introduction that "hooks" the reader.
the hook
How do you separate each paragraph in your essay?
indent on the next line.
skip a line and indent.
Hit enter key, then tab key.
What we use to understand the prompt.
The BUCS strategy.
What you read to get evidence for your essay.
The sources for the writing prompt.
sorting evidence into the different sources to help see a pattern.
How does the 3 column plan sheet help gather evidence?
What we write at the very end of our conclusion.
a thought or a wondering. What we write at the very end of our conclusion.
How do you elaborate in your essay?
Telling more about the evidence, giving examples or more information.