1. Academic Writing Expectations

2. Unpacking the Prompt
This is a crucial step when it comes to any type of writing prompt; specifically for our PMA’s
Remember, you should always read the Passage set title and the unpack the prompt before you read any sources
Remember TAP and CUB (think of a tap dancing bear

3. TAP AND CUB Unpacking the prompt video:
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4. Now you try with your team
With your team, use the TAP and CUB method to figure out the elements of the writing prompt
Be prepared to share with the class your findings

5. Write the following prompt on the top of your paper and use the TAP and CUB method to figure out what you will be writing about.
Write an explanatory essay on how incidents of cyberbullying can decrease. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

6. Your Task
Now that you have unpacked the prompt, you will be reading a NEWSELA article on cyberbullying. Try to find the central idea and be able to pull out evidence that you find in the article to support your response.
When you have finished reading, you will make a PEE organizer
PURPOSE
EVIDENCE
ELABORATION

7. Your Task
Once you have your PEE organizer completed, you will be responsible for writing 2 body paragraphs
We want to concentrate on EVIDENCE and ELABORATION in our writing!
The next few slides will help you construct your paragraphs

8. Getting Started (Body Paragraphs)
Openings/Introductions/Transitions
*You cannot start your Body paragraph immediately with a quote, try one of the paragraph starters below*
The central issue in [Source 1] is…
For a long time, it has been the case that…
One of the most controversial issues is…
One of the most important issues is…
One of the most interesting issues/problems is…

9. Getting Started (Body Paragraphs)
Introducing what an author says
*These can be used to cite your sources. Remember you MUST be sure to provide the Source # as well along with the statements below. You must always fully cite your sources*
[Source] acknowledges/agrees/argues/claims/questions whether/suggests that…

10. Getting Started (Body Paragraphs)
Explaining a quote {showing your understanding}
*This would be great for the elaboration you need with every quotation/citation*
In other words, the author is saying
In making this comment, [author or passage title] is saying
The author’s point is that…
The essence of [passage of title]’s argument is