Text-Based Writing

What does "you have thirty minutes left mean?"

• You actually have 30 minutes left.

• You should start typing no matter what.

• This is the first opportunity to turn in your test...if you DOUBLE or TRIPLE checked your answers!

• The class will take a quick restroom break.

• You may ask for another mint.

When given a text-based essay, what should you do first?

• Read the passages.

• Look for evidence.

• Read the prompt.

• Make a prediction.

When you read the writing prompt, you should ________________.

• Highlight one sentence.

• Consider what is the type of essay and what is the topic of the essay.

• Determine the main idea.

• Look for supporting details that back up your claim.

How many types of essays could you write?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the most popular type of essay on the state test?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Persuasive

• Research-based

What is the author's purpose for a persuasive essay?

• to teach

• to inform

• to entertain

• to convince

What is the author's purpose for an informational essay?

• to teach

• to inform

• to entertain

• to convince

After reading the writing prompt, you should ________.

• read the passages.

• draw a graphic organizer.

• start typing.

• plan your introduction paragraph.

If you are writing a persuasive essay, as you are reading the passages, you should ____________.

• highlight words you do not know.

• identify the main idea of each paragraph.

• look for red reasons and purple proof.

• determine the theme.

If you are writing an informational essay, as you are reading the passages, you should ____________.

• highlight words you do not know.

• identify the main idea of each paragraph.

• look for red reasons and purple proof.

• look for the answers or facts to the question in the prompt