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?

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

(1)Time (2)Money (3)Health M- math

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

Benefits of walking 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 1 st and 2 nd grade. A -- authority

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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