1. POW+TIDE

2. POW + TIDE / LL Pull apart prompt Organize my notes Write and say more
T- Topic introduction OR T- Topic introduction
I – Information (3) I – Important Information
D – Detail (3) D – Details (3)
E- Evidence (3) E - End

3. P=PULL apart the prompt
What am I being asked to do?
What should I write about?
Circle key words and ask yourself: What am I being asked to write about here?
Suggestion: Turn the prompt into a question that can be answered.

4. O=Organize my notes Label paragraphs with main ideas if necessary.
Highlight what is important.
Create a list of categories (Example: A list of comparisons and a list of contrasts.)

5. W=WRITE and say more Begin writing Where do I start?
Look back at where you “O”rganized your writing.

6. T=Topic introduction (Thesis)
Restate and respond
Hook your reader
Main idea
Topic sentence
Site reference material
List topics/subjects

7. I=important evidence d=Detailed explanation X3
EVIDENCE from text (“I”)
Cite specific examples from the texts.
Elaboration (”D”)
Give an explanation of the evidence cited.

8. E = End What did you just write about? Conclusion / Ending
“Sum up” your writing
What did you just write about?

9. L- Links
L- Language
Links: Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts
Language: Uses formal style, precise language, domain-specific vocabulary; Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style

10. A good informative/explanatory essay has important parts:
 Informs and educates the audience (avoids “I”, “My” & opinion words)
 Is interesting to read
 Includes transitions (For example, However, Not Only, Otherwise, Instead, etc…)
 Tells the reader the topic or purpose of the essay
 Provides the reader information about the topic
 Gives the readers additional details and examples about the topic
 Demonstrates thorough understanding of the texts
 Develops topic with textual evidence
 Elaborates on textual evidence to strengthen examination