Which does not belong: Use evidence and explain in detail

You will receive a high grade if you do not state your evidence.

Which does not belong: Create a strong thesis statement (claim + reasons) or story idea

Your thesis statement is not a recap.

Which does not belong: Planning it out!

Leave your scratch paper blank.

Which does not belong: Think about you're purpose for writing & audience

They will not give you a specific audience.

Which does not belong: Read & Understand the prompt means to...

A full essay means two paragraphs.

Which does not belong: Reading the passages intentionally

Ignore the passage completely. They don't have much to say.

Which does not belong: Use your thesis and plan to write your sentences.

A paragraph is more than 7 sentences.

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Which does not belong: Use evidence and explain in detail
Signal evidence use with phrases like "In source 1" or "Source 2 explains."
In a story, use details and imagery to describe each scene.
Answer the prompt and fully explain your claim and reasoning in your essay.
You will receive a high grade if you do not state your evidence.
2
Which does not belong: Reread your work at least 3 times and proofread your work.
Ensure you address all parts of the prompt and complete your writing.
Go back and edit your work! Make it more clear and understandable.
Don't reread your work.
Errors in spelling, usage, and capitalization should be minimal
3
Which does not belong: Create a strong thesis statement (claim + reasons) or story idea
The story idea must have a beginning, middle, and ending.
Your thesis is the essay's foundation, guiding each paragraph's content.
Your thesis statement is not a recap.
You must have a thesis statement that answers the prompt.
4
Which does not belong: Planning it out!
Add key details to your thesis or story idea in the graphic organizer.
Organize your essay by planning on a graphic organizer.
You will be given a sheet of scratch paper.
Leave your scratch paper blank.
5
Which does not belong: Think about you're purpose for writing & audience
The prompt will give you a purpose or reason for writing.
They will not give you a specific audience.
You must answer the prompt with both the purpose and audience in mind.
They will either ask you to persuade, inform, or entertain (with a story).
6
Which does not belong: Read & Understand the prompt means to...
You will receive a writing prompt where you must write a FULL essay.
A full essay means two paragraphs.
You will write an informational, persuasive, or narrative essay.
Understand the prompt to write a relevant essay.
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Which does not belong: Reading the passages intentionally
Read the prompt, then review and understand each passage before writing.
Ignore the passage completely. They don't have much to say.
Skim passages for key details to support your response to the prompt.
The writing prompt will be based on one or more reading passages.
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Which does not belong: Use your thesis and plan to write your sentences.
You must have 5 strong detailed paragraphs.
A paragraph is more than 7 sentences.
You must have an introduction, body, and conclusion
Use everything you planned to create a well written essay.

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