Jan 15 2010
Language Arts
Once again, today’s class was spent reviewing for the 8th Grade Writing test which will be administered on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Please make sure students bring a pen and a pencil on Wednesday. Attached you will find a copy of the outline we have been using in class to prepare for the test.
(Each Roman Numeral Stands for a Paragraph)
Read the prompt – Identify the FATP
F – Focus – What do I need to focus on in my writing?
A- Audience – to whom are you writing?
T – Topic – what is the topic? What do I need to be writing about?
P – Purpose – To inform/Expository or To persuade/persuasive
Brainstorm – Use a graphic organizer
Develop Thesis Statement – Topic + stand (persuasive) or Topic + focus (expository)
Rough Draft –
I. – Introduction
- Hook and Thesis Statement – Thesis statement should be the last sentence in your introductory paragraph. It tells the reader what you will be writing about. It keeps you focused.
II. – First Supporting Example
- Details to explain example and refer back to the thesis.
III. – Second Supporting Example
- Details to explain example and refer back to the thesis.
IV. – Third Supporting Example
- Details to explain example and refer back to the thesis.
V. – Conclusion
a. This should refer back to the thesis, answer the question So What?, and explain why this is important in today’s world.
Revise – Do you have good transition words to connect your paragraphs? Are your word choices appropriate?
Final Draft – Write neatly – Watch your spelling. If you are unsure of the spelling of a word, is there a different word that you can use?
Reread your essay – Does it make sense? Are your ideas clear? Did you stick to your thesis?
Homework: Read 20 minutes. Write a 5 sentence summary about what you read that night.
Bonus points will be given to all students who use www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/mcclure to prepare for the writing test.
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