September 19 - Organization
Warm-Up: Look at the "Thanksgiving" web below. Using the Step Up to Writing Paragraph model, please write a complete paragraph (of at least EIGHT sentences), using one of the main points below. Each paragraph is color-coded for your convenience. If you still need help, you may click HERE to view yesterday's lesson to see an example of a proper Step Up to Writing paragraph.
Today we will be analyzing the Organization of an essay, which is our second of the 6+1 Traits of Great Writing. Using your 6+1 Traits Rubric, score the following essay for its use of Organization only. You should be able to write three sentences justifying your answer by referencing examples from the text.
Let's try again with another essay about the same topic! How would you score this next essay below? You should be able to write three sentences justifying your answer by referencing examples from the text.
In-Class Assignment
1. Today we will focus on how to Organize your next essay. (Don't forget about the use of Ideas that we worked on the past two days!!!!!) Your job is to create a web Organizing your next essay:
1. Today we will focus on how to Organize your next essay. (Don't forget about the use of Ideas that we worked on the past two days!!!!!) Your job is to create a web Organizing your next essay:
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Is it better to be an only child or to have siblings? Fully explain your answer by giving at least three specific examples supporting your opinion.
Focus on how to Organize your essay! There are a number of ways you can do this, including (but not limited to) cause and effect, narrative, chronological, and more. |
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2. Once you have finished organizing your essay, begin writing each of your body paragraphs using the Step Up to Writing model. This means that each of your body paragraphs should include at least EIGHT sentences.