Writing Bootcamp: Preparing to Write COMPETITION! (GROUP WORK)

Which THREE types of thinking maps do we use when we are preparing to write?

• Circle Map

• Flow Map

• Bubble Map

• Flee Map

• Middle Earth Map

TRUE OR FALSE: In your circle map, you should only add information about the opinion you already agree with.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why do we color code our circle map?

• Because we should annotate everything we read and write.

• Because we should classify the source evidence to see how much support we have for each argument of the prompt.

• Because it is pretty and fun to color.

Here is your prompt: Should schools increase or decrease the amount of group worK?

What is the best example of a FLIPPED prompt?

• Schools should increase the amount of group work because _____, _____, and _____.

• Everyone who gets put in groups should feel really frustrated by this because _____, _____, and ____.

• Group work is bad.

Why is it so important to use the vocabulary of the prompt in your thesis statement?

• It's good, strong vocabulary.

• It's not actually important to do that. Use whatever vocabulary you like.

• Using the vocabulary of the prompt keeps us on topic.

TRUE OR FALSE: Your reasons #1, #2, and #3 in your one-sided multiflow map DO NOT need to be connected to sources from the prompt.

• TRUE: These reasons can be mostly based on personal experiences and your opinion.

• FALSE: These reasons should be focused on your opinion, but you will need evidence from the sources to support them!

Here is my prompt: Are video games helpful or harmful to teens? Explain why.

What is the best example of a FLIPPED prompt?

• Video games are helpful to teens because _____, _____, and _____.

• Video games can be violent and cause aggressive behavior.

• Do you think video games are helpful or harmful?

When you restate your thesis in your concluding paragraph, should you use the exact same sentence?

• Yes, you need to repeat the thesis word for word.

• No, you need to restate the thesis using new vocabulary and syntax. Be dramatic and creative!

• No, you should not restate your thesis in your concluding paragraph.