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The Write Tool

The Write Tool. Step 1 – Analyze the Prompt.

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The Write Tool

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  1. The Write Tool

  2. Step 1 – Analyze the Prompt Almost everyone has to do chores sometimes. Often children have to do chores as part of learning to be responsible. However, most children do not enjoy doing these jobs. Write a paragraph about three chores you personally dislike. Be sure to describe these tasks and tell what bugs you about them. The Write Tool

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  4. Step 2 – Stop and Think 30-90 seconds The Write Tool

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  6. Step 3 - Brainstorm Try for 10 items in your brainstorm web Chores The Write Tool

  7. Step 4 – Pick and Choose Chores The Write Tool

  8. Step 5 – Make a Plan Topic=Chores Conclusion=Chores The Write Tool

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  10. Rule of 5 • Limit entry to 5 words or less • Paraphrase – no complete sentences The Write Tool

  11. The E’s • Explain, explain, explain. • The E’s are the meat – the substance of expository writing. • “Nothing is more important than the quantity and quality of the explanations you include in your writing. You can have a wonderful topic sentence and choose the best transitions, but if you don’t support the topic, the paper will fail.” Maureen Auman Author of Step Up to Writing The Write Tool

  12. Use the E’s to back up your reasons, details, or facts. Examples Explanations Evidence Events Experiences Expert Opinion Everyday Life Elaboration Effective Illustrations Excitement The Write Tool

  13. Color-Coding Green – Get Going – Topic Sentence Yellow – Slow Down – Present Big Ideas Red – Stop – Tell Me More – Give Me E’s Green – Go Back - Conclusion The Write Tool

  14. Add Transitions • Making my bed is one of them. • Another chore that bugs me is taking out the trash. • The final chore that bugs me is loading the dishwasher. • Transitions connect one big idea to the next. VARY AND BURY TRANSITIONS! The Write Tool

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  16. Core 4 Simple Declarative Statement Number Statement Ex. Dogs make the best pets. Ex. Dogs make the best pets for several reasons. My mom is my favorite person. My mom is my favorite person because of three special traits. I hate doing chores. Three chores really bug me. ________________ _______________ Question Situation/Stance - 2 part Ex. Why do dogs make good pets? Ex. Even though people have lots of different pets, Why is my mom my favorite person? I feel that dogs are the best. Why do parents make their kids do chores? Although I love my other family members, my mom is my favorite. Because most people carry cell phones, it is important that they learn basic cell-phone etiquette. CHORES The Write Tool

  17. Thesis/Intro Paragraph The Write Tool

  18. Step 8 – Rough Draft • Use the plan (T-chart) to begin creating rough draft. • Color-code in order. • Paragraph STRETCH into multiple paragraphs. The Write Tool

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  20. Revise and Edit • Flower Power – used for language development The Write Tool

  21. CUPS • Capitalization • Usage • Punctuation • Spelling The Write Tool

  22. Step 10 – Final Copy Word – Processed? Handwritten? The Write Tool

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