GILLES-DECODE THE PROMPT

Childhood obesity has been an ongoing problem for some time. Some people believe that we can combat the issue by requiring students to take PE every day. Others believe students should have a choice in what electives they take. Use information from the passages to write a stance on whether or not students should be required to take PE every day. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

You have read three sources about tiny houses. Each text discusses tiny houses and why people choose to live in them. Consider the information presented in each source and write an essay that explains why tiny house are advantageous. Cite evidence to support your claim.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Florida Everglades are home to a variety of species, some native to Florida, and other that have invaded over the years. After reading the articles, write to inform Florida residents about the negative effects invasive species have on the Everglades. Be sure to use all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

With technology advancing, and kids enjoying their electronics, schools have been trying to incorporate more technology in the classroom. After reading the articles write an essay that explains the benefits of using technology in the classroom. Be sure to use evidence from all sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

The prompt is the most clear/directly stated in which part of the essay?

• Hook

• Background

• Body paragraphs

• Thesis statement

What is the MINIMUM number of reasons you need to fully answer a prompt?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the order for an introductory paragraph for ALL Explanatory/Argumentative Essays?

• It doesn't matter

• Background. Hook. Thesis

• Hook. Background. Thesis

• Thesis. Hook. Background.

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

What is the best restated claim?

• Homework decreases student achievement because it causes students like me to lose sleep and be bored in class, like social studies.

• Students have a lot of other things to do after school and should not have to do homework.

• I do not think homework improves student achievement.

• Homework increases student achievement because it involves practice of skills and gets students to remember topics better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages

What is a good thesis based on the prompt?

• Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• Analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• The motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella is to solve the problem of their situation.

• The motivation of the characters is to win.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response using the passages to defend a point about the proposal for the law to ban plastic shopping bags.

Which outline is the correct one to use for this prompt?

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Background

  Thesis

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  IV. Counter-claim

  Statement

  Evidence

  Rebuttal

  Explain

  V. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Review your prongs

  Envelope strategy/Call to Action

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Background

  Thesis

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  IV. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your body paragraphs

  Envelope strategy