Brainstorming / Drafting - ESSAYS

Complete the "Thesis Frame" by adding in which piece of information goes in each space.

Thesis:

- ​ (a)   because ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   .

• Claim
• Reason 1
• Reason 2
• Thesis
• Introduction
• Topic Sentence
• Evidence
• Explanation

Draw the brainstorming graphic that you must use to begin developing your claim and Reason.

Include the labels:

- Claim

- Reason 1

- Reason 2

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the following prompt.

What is the question that you must answer with your thesis and throughout your essay?

• "Read the article, "Music and Student Performance". Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following."

• "Explain how a student can maximize their studying skills."

• Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your aswer.

• Remember to clearly state your thesis, organize your writing, develop your ideas in detail and used evidence form the article.

Read the following prompt.

What type of essay must you write?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Informational

• Explanatory

Read the following prompt.

What must you include in your essay to ensure that you receive full credit? (select all that apply)

• Clear thesis statement.

• Developed ideas using detail

• Evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Organized paragraphs.

• Correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.

Read the following prompt.

What is the question that you must answer with your thesis and throughout your essay?

• "Write a well-organized argumentative essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer. "

• "Remember to clearly state your thesis, organize your writing, develop your ideas in detail and used evidence form the article. "

• "Write an essay in which you argue that students should or should not use music when they study."

• "Read the article, "Music and Student Performance".

Read the following prompt.

What type of essay must you write?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Informational

• Explanatory

Read the following prompt.

What must you include in your essay to ensure that you receive full credit? (select all that apply)

• Clear claim / thesis statement.

• Developed ideas using detail

• Evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Counterargument

• Organized paragraphs.

Draw what your "Draft Set Up" page must look like.

For your introduction you must use the acronym H.I.T.

Match each required element of an introduction to the correct letter.

H - ​ (a)  

I - ​ (b)  

T - ​ (c)  

• Hook
• Intro to Topic
• Thesis Statement
• Topic Sentence
• Textual Evidence