S--M—A—R—T—I—E—S On-Demand Strategies

S – stories, anecdotes The new math computer program has helped Jemma a great deal. Who? How? or Why? What? Where?

S – stories, anecdotes The walking club has made Garrett healthier. Who? What? When? Where? How? or Why?

M- math Time Money Health

M - Floor covering – tile vs. carpet Tile is easier to keep clean.

M - Drinking water vs. soda Drinking water is healthier than consuming sodas.

M - Ways to keep from getting a cold If you think you’re getting a cold, you should take precautions.

M - Field trip Taking a field trip to Ashland would be better than going to Gatlinburg.

M - Celebrating 100th Day of School We could do some neat things without spending much money.

A-- authority Benefits of walking

Students can learn more in an outdoor classroom. A -- authority Students can learn more in an outdoor classroom.

A -- authority Money to made from school recycling program

Students should be taught keyboarding in 1st and 2nd grade. A -- authority Students should be taught keyboarding in 1st and 2nd grade.

Preventative measures can help students stay well in winter. A – authority Preventative measures can help students stay well in winter.

R -- reasons A Nature Trail for the School Students would be more excited about science class.

R -- reasons iPads for students to check out Students would be smarter.

R -- reasons new books in the school library Students would read more.

R -- reasons School store Our school could make money.

Having a class pet could teach students responsibility. R - reasons Class pet Having a class pet could teach students responsibility.

T – topic sentences For opinion/argument pieces, your topic sentences will often be reasons.

I – information from research or a passage

We could make our school look more beautiful by . . . E -examples We could make our school look more beautiful by . . .

E – examples You can take care of your ears by avoiding loud noises whenever possible.

A robot could make kids’ lives easier at school. E -- examples A robot could make kids’ lives easier at school.

Many of our favorite foods are not good for us. E -- examples Many of our favorite foods are not good for us.

S - steps Sometimes you will be explaining a process to your readers.