PRACTICE: The Writing Process and The JS Writing Method

In the Jane Schaffer method, which of the following best describes the role of a Concrete Detail (CD)?

• It is the writer’s opinion about the text.

• It is a fact, example, or quote directly from the text.

• It is a sentence that restates the thesis.

• It is an explanation of how the evidence supports the argument.

What is the correct order of sentences in an SCR/body paragraph?

• A. TS → CD → CM → CD → CM → CS→ CM →CS

• B. TS → CD → CM → CM → CD → CM →CM → CS

• C. TS → CD → CS → CM → CD → CD → CM → CS

• D. TS → CD → CD → CM → CM → CM →CM → CS

Which of the following is the best example of a Topic Sentence (TS) for a SCR paragraph about Romeo and Juliet?

• A. “Romeo and Juliet is a famous play by Shakespeare.”

• B. “The relationship between Romeo and Juliet shows how impulsive decisions can have serious consequences.”

• C. “When Romeo first meets Juliet, he immediately falls in love with her.”

• D. “The tragedy ends with the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the JS method require at least two Commentary (CM) sentences after each Concrete Detail?

• To ensure the writer includes enough evidence.

• To summarize the entire text more clearly.

• To explain and analyze the evidence instead of just stating it.

• To meet the paragraph’s sentence count requirement.

In an SCR paragraph, how many total Commentary (CM) sentences should there be?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Concrete Detail?

• A. “In the story, the wolf blows down the straw house.”

• B. “On page 14, the author describes the house as weak.”

• C. “This event shows that the first pig did not make a wise choice.”

• D. “The narrator states that the brick house was strong.”

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Closing Sentence (CS) of a SCR paragraph should:

• Introduce new evidence.

• Restate the Topic Sentence

• Quote directly from the text.

• Provide a summary of the whole essay.

Which ratio of Concrete Detail (CD) to Commentary (CM) does the JS method emphasize?

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 2:1

• 3:2

In a Schaffer paragraph, the Topic Sentence (TS) should include:

• A broad statement with no reference to the text.

• A claim that connects directly to the thesis.

• A quotation from the story.

• A fact about the author’s life.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A well-written Commentary (CM) sentence should:

• Reword the Concrete Detail.

• Provide the writer’s analysis, insight, or opinion about the detail.

• Explain the setting of the story.

• Add another direct quote for support.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A