1. S--M—A—R—T—I—E—S
On-Demand Strategies

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

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

4. M- math
Time
Money
Health

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

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

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

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

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

10. A-- authority
Benefits of walking

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

12. A -- authority
Money to made from school recycling program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. I – information from research or a passage

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

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

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

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

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