Exploring Informative Writing with Graphic Organizers

Where can students find the assignments for the day?

• On the school's main page

• On Mrs. Hall's classroom page

• In their email inbox

• On a different website

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main task students need help with?

• Science experiments

• Writing prompt

• Math problems

• Reading comprehension

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the topic of the writing prompt?

• The solar system

• How plants grow

• How animals adapt to challenges in their environment

• The history of the United States

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should students do first when using the graphic organizer?

• Write the conclusion

• Draw a picture

• Start with an interesting fact

• List their favorite animals

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many details should be provided for each adaptation?

• At least three

• At least two

• At least one

• At least four

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a good transition phrase to start the conclusion?

• In conclusion

• For example

• Firstly

• On the other hand

What is one adaptation mentioned in the example?

• Birds' migration

• Camels' hump

• Lizards' ability to fly

• Fish's gills

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What font and size should be used for the final paragraphs?

• Arial, 14-point

• Verdana, 10-point

• Times New Roman, 12-point

• Calibri, 11-point

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many paragraphs should the final writing have?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who should students contact if they need help?

• Their classmates

• Mrs. Hall or Miss Pam

• Their parents

• The principal

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5