Writing Review

The 4 paragraphs of an essay are:

• Topic paragraph, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Transition Paragraph

• Introduction paragraph, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion Paragraph

• Topic paragraph, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion Paragraph

• Introduction paragraph, Transition ParagraphBody Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2,

Directions: Write a bold claim using the statement and reasons below.

^{Claim: Students should get "Snack Time" during class.}

^{Reason 1: Food supports brain function.}

^{Reason 2: Students can focus better after having a break.}

Add a transition phrase for the arguementative statement below:

^{___________________, Chick-f-la is the best fast food chain because it has the most diverse menu and it has the healthiest options.}

Directions: Write a controlling statement using the claim and reasons below.

^{Claim: Video games can improve kids learning.}

^{Reason 1: Video games require kids to think and act quickly.}

^{Reason 2: Video games educate kids on subjects such as history or science.}

The sentence in your introduction that includes a claim and 2 reasons is called....

• Evidence

• Controlling idea

• Elaboration

• Reason

The PROMPT is.....

• The name of the source

• The evidence from the sources

• The directions for writing

• The text-code key

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you write in your conclusion?

• Evidence

• Restate your controlling

• Elaborate on your evidence

• Revise

Oh no! I don't know what to write in my body paragraphs! Where should I look?

• The sources

• The planning sheet

• The prompt

• The blank paper

What is the first step in the prewriting process for an essay?

• Read and analyze prompt

• Writing the conclusion

• Researching sources

• Outlining the essay

Which is NOT the best way to add text evidence to your essay?

• Copy it straight from the text

• Paraphrase the text

• Cite the text...the author said