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1.Writing utensil 2.New Mustang Minute Label it: Term 3 Week 2 Due: Mon Feb 2, 2015 (2/2/15) 3.ABCDE NOTES* on the back table How are you feeling about the idea of SAGE Testing? Are you prepared? Are you nervous? This is the time to vent, whine, complain, etc. Items NeededMustang Minute MUSTANG MINUTE JANUARY 27, 2015

A = Attack the prompt B = Browse the articles C = Choose an outline & organize D = Draft E = Error Check WHEN FACED WITH ESSAY PROMPTS JUST REMEMBER….

A ATTACK! (THE PROMPT)  Write down words in the prompt that ask you to do something  Read, write, discuss, support, use examples, think, etc.  Decide on the following:  What is the purpose of the essay? (Argumentative or Expository)  Who is the intended audience? *Remember the default – “Educated” readers  5-7 minutes

B  Read the articles once to get the basic idea.  Re-read and take notes for facts, statistics, and evidence that you could use in your writing (Sum-Par-Quo).  Remember to separate information by Source so you can cite your sources later. BROWSE THE INFORMATION  minutes

C CHOOSE AN OUTLINE & ORGANIZE YOURSELF  Look over the prompt once again.  Look over your research information and circle or star the information that is best.  Group information together and put similar ideas.  Decide on your Thesis statement.  Decide what you will write 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and so on.  Choose your outlining method.  minutes

D DRAFT YOUR ESSAY  Write your introduction  Write a hook with a topic sentence.  Give some background information – steal from the prompt  Include your thesis statement  Turn your outline into your body paragraphs.  Make sure you have explained your evidence.  Make sure you have transitions  End with a great conclusion  minutes

E ERROR CHECK Re-read what you wrote out loud (even quietly mouthing will help with the flow) Fix things that sound wrong Fix Capitols and punctuation (sentences) Fix things that are spelled wrong  7-10 minutes

Convince the reader to accept your opinion. Give three thoroughly persuasive arguments convincing the reader that your opinion is the correct one. You want them to agree with you and feel as you do. Convinces, Persuades, Use three arguments to express your opinion. Explain how to do the prompt. Discuss the way to accomplish whatever the prompt asks you to do. Give details explaining and outlining the steps to complete the project. Define how to do it and what each step involves. Gives information, States reasons or examples, Gives steps to accomplish. ArgumentativeExpository (aka Informational) ARGUMENT VS. EXPOSITORY

SO…WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? ExpositoryArgumentative Purpose: to informPurpose: to convince others of the author’s opinion Thesis: tells you about the essayThesis: tells you about the author’s opinion UnbiasedBiased/has an opinion Provides factsProvides reasons for their opinions EducationalConvince others Neutral toneConvincing/enthusiastic/pleadi ng No counterargumentsCounterarguments

¶1 – Restate prompt Tell what you are going to argue or convince/persuade the reader ¶2 – Reasons #1 ¶3 – Reason #2 ¶4 – Reason #3 ¶5 – Restate reasons you gave in a different way **Don’t forget a Counter-Argument ¶1 – Restate prompt Tell what you will discuss or explain to the reader ¶2 – Supporting Idea #1 ¶3 – Supporting Idea #2 ¶4 – Supporting Idea #3 ¶5 – Summarize steps or explanation in a different way. ArgumentExpository / Informational ESSAY STRUCTURE

1.There has been a concentrated campaign in your school to curb bullying. While the campaign has been largely successful within schools, bullying has now reared its ugly head in online communities. Describe how online bullying is different from real-life bullying and explain what steps can be taken to curb it. 2.Write an essay informing your readers about what teenagers can do to help tap into their strengths and keep going when times are tough. The audience, those reading your document, should be your classmates and teachers. LET’S PRACTICE