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Logical organization means...
The essay needs to be rewritten.
The essay does not make sense.
The essay has a logical organization
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
2
Support the main idea statement w/ a topic sentence:
There is no proof to show Bigfoot's validity.
Bigfoot is a great mystery.
I'm going to tell you why Bigfoot is not real.
Although many have claimed Bigfoot is real there is no scientific proof.
Bigfoot is 10 feet tall.
3
The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
The hook
topic and the main idea statement
the introduction
the evidence
4
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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What do you do if the prompt is informative?
Say why something is right
Explain or inform
Persuade the reader
Choose which opinion you will write about
6
Support the main idea statement w/ a topic sentence:
High schools should require students to play one sport
Sports keep young bones healthy.
Dance should be considered a sport.
Sports improve the students' emotional health.
Students feel more energized to learn when they play a sport.
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Elaboration is defined as
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Reacting to the evidence. Ex: Wow! Cool! That's sad.
Telling more about the cited evidence
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
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What words should you avoid in academic writing?
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (non precise language)
I am going to tell you why
Here is why
What I mean is
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After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Start writing
Determine what your two main ideas will be.
Organize ideas and evidence into your plan
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Examples and concrete details from experts
Personal stories
Definitions, statistics, and facts
Opinions
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Examples of transition words are...
Never, Always, Sometimes
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
Never say never and The fact that
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
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What are ways we can vary our sentences?
describing words, question, transition word
with a purpose
onomatopoeia, opinion, quote
conclusion
13
What is the correct order for an informative essay?
2 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
Introduction, 2 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
Conclusion, 2 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
14
How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
3 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
1 to 2 paragraphs
6 paragraphs
15
Support the main idea statement w/ a topic sentence:
Social media helps students become strong writers.
Some applications only allows 140 characters.
Students are less likely to express themselves.
Social media encourages honest, precise writing.
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How do you cite the author?
In "Making the Most from Trash" the author states "Often..."
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
"Often one thing can be recycled..." (Source 2)
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How should you begin each body paragraph?
Topic Sentence, Transition
Transition and evidence
Citation of evidence: According to...
Evidence and elaboration
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Examples of an
effective rockin' beginning
or attention-grabber is
Curiosity : Imagine zipping through the center of hurricanes.
Question: What you do if you found yourself in a hurricane?
Fact: Hurricanes are large devasting tropical storms that contain high wind
Dialogue:"Going into the center of the storm is just incredible."
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What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Main Idea Statement, Rockin Beginning, Transition Sentence
Cite and explain, cite and explain
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Rockin Beginning, Supporting Sentence, Main Idea Statement
20
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The rule of the Roman Empire ended over 1,500 years ago.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
21
Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
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Informative essays incorporate
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Opinions
Explanations, definitions, and data
Beliefs and thoughts
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Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
Yes, It will make more sense.
No, each elaboration must be SPECIFIC to its evidence.
Yes, explaining everything at once helps us see the whole picture.
No, each piece of evidence must be explained separately.
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Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
support and analyze the main idea statement.
discuss the same aspect/part of the topic.
25
What are the steps you will take on Tuesday?
Unpack prompt, read and code text, plan, draft, revise.
Read text, read prompt, plan, draft, revise
Proof read, revise, and edit
Revise, draft, plan, organize, code, read.
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How will you earn 4 points for evidence and elaboration?
Transition, Evidence, Cite, Elaborate (4 times)
Transition, Evidence, Cite, Elaborate (1 time)
Transition, Evidence, Cite, Elaborate (2 times)
Transition, Evidence, Cite, Elaborate (3 times)
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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Which elaboration matches this evidence?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
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When is the FSA Writing Assessment?
Thursday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 7th
Tuesday, April 6th
Monday, May 3rd
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All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Formal: Serious and objective
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Casual: laid back and chill
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How will you plan for your essay?
BMME
T Chart with evidence on 1 side and elaboration the other
3 column chart
3 circle Venn Diagram
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What does a quality conclusion include?
Summary
Transition and main idea statement.
Transition and new evidence
Transition, main idea statement, jammin' conclusion.
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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Submit
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
Take out my phone and scroll through Tiktok
Sleep
