BEST writing prep pt1

Get ready to write!
Let's go over the basics of
Expository and
Argumentative essays.

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B.E.S.T
Writing Prep pt.1

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​2025

Open Ended

First, what is your writing strategy?

(what writing strategy do you use when you write an essay?)

Multiple Choice

When is the BEST Writing Assessment this year?

• June 12th

• March 1st

• April 3rd

• May 30th

If you have a strategy, then great!
Don't worry if you don't have a strategy.
We will go over valuable tips, steps and strategies for successful writing, one small step at a time.

Let's start with the game plan....

Planning: Divide into minutes   30 minutes: Reading the sources & planning your essay 10 minutes: Intro 60 minutes: Body (T1, T2, T3) 10 minutes: Conclusion 10 minutes: Revise and Edit

If you have a strategy, then great!
Don't worry if you don't have a strategy.
We will go over valuable tips, steps and strategies for successful writing.

Let's start with the game plan:

Now, let's look at the rubric. Take a look:

Now, let's look at the rubric. Take a look:

Open Ended

Let's try a quick argumentative essay topic list. The prompt is to argue whether or not Burns 8th graders should be allowed to use backpacks. Normally, you'd have sources. But for right now, just use your mind.

Instructions: Come up with three topics (reasons) why backpacks SHOULD or SHOULD NOT be allowed for 8th graders.