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Overall Philosophy:

Overall Philosophy:. In order to MEET standards, our young writers need…. The Writing Domains! (4). Let’s Review How to Analyze the Writing Prompt. How? Memorize some key elements of a prompt: T (Topic) A (Audience) P (Purpose)

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Overall Philosophy:

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  1. Overall Philosophy: • In order to MEET standards, our young writers need… Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  2. The Writing Domains! (4) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

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  7. Let’s Review How to Analyze the Writing Prompt How? • Memorize some key elements of a prompt: • T (Topic) • A (Audience) • P (Purpose) • E (Essay Format)  Essay, Letter, Memo, Speech • Underline and Focus on the sentences under the Writing Directions. You may consider circle, bracket, etc. the important key words and details of the required information Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  8. PROMPT 011-PreWriting • T. • A. • P. • E. Synonyming Main Words • ADOPTED WORDS • Brainstorming • Pros Cons Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  9. Components of a Skeleton Essay (12) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  10. Components of a Skeleton Essay (10) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  11. Components of a Skeleton Essay (10) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  12. Every hungry skeleton deserves aM.E.A.L. Plan (14) Main Idea: Topic sentence, the way each paragraph should begin Evidence: The supporting detailsof the main idea Analysis: Detailedexplanation of the supporting details (S.C.O.P.E. and F.I.R.E.S.) Link: Connects back to the main idea and provides closure

  13. Developing a paragraph Undeveloped: Boyscouts are lame. It’s not fun. My mom says it’s too far away. I don’t like it. Developed: There are plenty of activities on Boyscout camping trips. This year we will visit the top of a mountain. Some people say at the top of the mountain there is a waterfall. We will campout at the end of the hike. My mom bought new camping gear, so I can’t wait. Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  14. Types of “Hooks” (16) Anecdote (short narrative) Striking WORDS! Vivid descriptionof a person, a moment, a day, a situation, etc. Striking Question A Personal Experience Interesting Quote Brief Dialogue Striking Fact or Statement Striking Statistic World-wide observation Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  15. Introduction’s Purpose To HOOKthe reader from the start To connect with the reader To provide reader with brief background information(Only if necessary) To house the THESIS STATEMENT, which informs readers what the entire essay will address. Optional  To address the Three Key Points (Be sure NOT to announce them.) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  16. What a “Hook” is NOT… A time to introduce yourself… who cares… :-) A simple repeating of the Writing Prompt A conversationwith the reader (You may only address reader if it’s a letter.) A random list of general thoughts Ordinary. Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  17. The Whole Idea… START BROAD NARROW DOWN TO TOPIC ADDRESS SPECIFIC FOCUS ADDRESS 3 KEY POINTS Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  18. The Whole Idea… HOOK BRIDGE THESIS STATEMENT ADDRESS 3 KEY POINTS Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  19. Introduction Template (17) Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  20. S.C.O.P.E. It Out! Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  21. T.A. P. E. Type of Hook Thesis Statement How? Why? Why? Why? 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. CONCLUSION: Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  22. Components of a Skeleton Essay Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  23. An Essay’s Key Components Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  24. M.E.A.L. Plan

  25. Every hungry skeleton deserves a M.E.A.L. Plan Main Idea: Topic sentence, the way each paragraph should begin Evidence: The supporting detailsof the main idea Analysis: Detailedexplanation of the supporting details (S.C.O.P.E. and F.I.R.E.S.) Link: Connects back to the main idea and provides closure

  26. Conclusion Template Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  27. Sentence Write-Out Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  28. Sentence Beginnings Michael raised his hand to respond. Adjective, Adjective Confident and assured,Michael raised his hand to respond. Adverb Nervously, Michael raised his hand to respond. Subordinate Clause Since no other students volunteered, Mike raised his hand. Prepositional Phrase During the class discussion, Mike raised his hand to respond. (-ing) word (phrase) Smiling, Mike raised his hand to respond. (-ed) word (phrase) Motivated to respond, Mike firmly raised his hand. Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  29. No Third -Grade Words Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  30. Convention Cruise Created By: Dr. Ebony Thomas, (c) 2010

  31. Knock-Out Writing With Your Students Present students with a “telling” statement or topic. Give them 5-7 minutes to develop it into a “showing” description or a great HOOK. Have two students come up front to read their versions. Let the class vote on the winning piece through a round of applause. For the student who doesn’t win, the class announces on the count of 1..2..3., “You just got knocked-out!” Then, a new student goes up and tries to knock out the winning student, and the process continues. Created By: Teacher From Mundy’s Mill Middle School

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