ELA Writing

What format do we use to answer questions?

• R.A.C.E. Format

• 4x6 Format

• AP Format

• Medium Format

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

What format do we use to write essays?

• R.A.C.E. Format

• AP Format

• T.R.A.C.E. Format

• What if I don't want to write an essay?

What types of essays do we normally write?

• Argumentative & Persuasive

• Whatchamacallit & Thingamajig

• Expository & Argumentative

• Entertaining & Expository

What type of essay is an expository essay?

• A boring one.

• An informational one.

• A mysterious one.

• An entertaining one.

When we revise an essay, we check for...

• good grammar.

• correct punctuation.

• proper focus and evidence.

• I don't need to revise, I did it right the first time!

When we edit an essay, we check for...

• good grammar.

• proper focus and evidence.

• strong claims.

• Didn't we just answer this?

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

How many paragraphs should a multi-paragraph essay be?

• 5 - 7 paragraphs.

• 3 paragraphs.

• 2 or more paragraphs.

• Doesn't matter, I'm only writing 1 paragraph!

How can we use the evidence we find?

• summarize or quote it.

• summarize or expand it.

• quote it or analyze it.

• just copy and paste it, then fugetaboutit!

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does planning your essay help to improve it?

• It helps you organize your evidence.

• It helps you know if you have enough evidence.

• It helps you make sure it flows well.

• All of these and more.

What is the minimum number of paragraphs in a complete essay?

• 5 - 7 paragraphs.

• 3 paragraphs.

• More than 1 paragraph.

• Didn't we do this already?