Say, Mean, Matter Writing Strategy

What is in the "Say" portion of the "Say, Mean, Matter" strategy?

• title of the text and the author's name

• transition phrase "This means..."

• analysis of the text

• transition phrase "This matters..."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The "matter" section analyzes the quotes. How long should this section be?

• 1-2 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 6-7 sentences

• just 1 sentence

Where would you find this sentence in the Say, Mean, Matter" strategy?

"Here Comes the Monsters" by Arnold Blumberg states, "Monsters are important in our culture because they give us that escape valve. They give us that way to deal with fear safely."

• Say

• Mean

• Matter

• Title

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

Where would you find this sentence in the "Say, Mean, Matter" strategy?

This means that preparing for a make believe event like a zombie apocalypse is a fun way for people to plan for what they would need to do in a real emergency.

• Say

• Mean

• Matter

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

This column is used for analyzing the quote.

• Say

• Mean

• Matter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Where does your quote/evidence belong in the Say, Mean, Matter strategy?

• Say

• Mean

• Matter

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where does the the "Say, Mean, Matter" paragraph belong in your essay?

• The introduction

• The body

• The conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

Use facts, quotes, or specific examples to support your topic sentence.

• This would belong in the "Say" section..

• This would belong in the "Mean" section.

• This would belong in the "Matter" section.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Explain how your evidence supports your topic sentence. This would belong in the....

• Say

• Mean

• Matter

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.9A

You’re not limited in how many body paragraphs you use to support your thesis/claim, but aim to include at least two.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4