1. Part 3: Graphic Organizer
Central Idea:
Writing Strategy:
Text Example 1: “
The central idea is developed by this because…
Text Example 2: “
The central idea is developed by this because…
Text Example 3: “

2. 3 paragraph response Intro Paragraph: Body Paragraph:
Grabber: profound thought, deep question, or short anecdote all related to the topic.
State the central idea
Identify the writing strategy used to convey the central idea.
Body Paragraph:
Identify 2-3 examples of your writing strategy and EXPLAIN HOW THIS STRATEGY SUPPORTS THE CENTRAL IDEA THAT YOU IDENTIFIED.
Conclusion Paragraph:
Restate the thesis
Review supporting details
Share final thoughts/info on the topic
Clincher: connect to the grabber [relate the closing statement to the opening statement]. THIS IS THE LAST THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR TOPIC THAT YOU LEAVE THE READER WITH.