ECR Writing

What must an argumentative ECR include?

• A summary of the topic

• A neutral perspective

• A chosen side

• A list of questions

What should you make sure to use in your writing according to the tips?

• Complex vocabulary

• Transitional phrases

• Questions

• Summaries

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do to ensure your writing makes sense?

• Read it silently

• Ask a friend

• Write a summary

• Include questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In an ECR our 2 body paragraphs should include what?

• 1. Topic Sentence

  2. Cited Evidence

  3. Explanation

• 1. Evidence

  2. More Evidence

     1. General Information

• 1. Hook

  2. General Information

  3. Thesis

Your thesis statement / controlling idea should consist of-

• 2 reasons

• 1 reason and an example from the text

• 3 reasons

• 4 reasons

What should you avoid in EXPLAIN sentences?

• Including 'I' statements

• Using evidence

• Providing explanations

• Using complex sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is an example of a CITE transitional phrase?

• According to the text

• This proves that

• The reader can tell

• I think this shows that

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

During the revising stage, what is a key element to focus on?

• Checking for spelling mistakes

• Enhancing the argument with more evidence

• Formatting the document

• Reducing the word count

In the organizing stage, why is creating an outline beneficial?

• It allows the writer to correct all spelling mistakes early on.

• It provides a clear roadmap for where the essay is going.

• It finalizes the conclusion of the essay.

• It increases the word count quickly.

Why is receiving feedback an important part of revising?

• It helps increase the length of the essay.

• It can provide new ideas and perspectives on the content.

• It is the only way to correct spelling errors.

• It finalizes the formatting of the essay.