1. Open-ended, Expository & Persuasive FORMULAS

2. Open-ended Formula Formula: RSS/RSSE FIRST Part / Question (first bullet) FIRST Part / Question (first bullet) R – Restate question ( turn question into a statement ) (Begin answering the question) S – Support from text ( select a quote to support ) S – Support in your own words ( explain quote) SECOND Part / Question (SECOND & THIRD bullet) SECOND Part / Question (SECOND & THIRD bullet) R – Restate second part of question (Begin answering it) S – Support from text S – Support in your own words E – Extend & Return (ONLY for second bullet) *Should be at least 4 sentences, then return to topic.

3. Expository Prompt Formula T opic: This is the introductory paragraph that opens with a brief exploration of the topic presented in the prompt and mentions the example chosen. T opic: This is the introductory paragraph that opens with a brief exploration of the topic presented in the prompt and mentions the example chosen. E xample: This paragraph explains the student’s example by describing the situation as it happened in context. ( NOT a retelling of the whole story) E xample: This paragraph explains the student’s example by describing the situation as it happened in context. ( NOT a retelling of the whole story) A nalysis: This paragraph analyzes the example as it relates to the topic presented in the prompt. A nalysis: This paragraph analyzes the example as it relates to the topic presented in the prompt. C onclusion: The last paragraph in which you state your final point or resolution. C onclusion: The last paragraph in which you state your final point or resolution. H ave I proofread ? H ave I proofread ?

4. Persuasive Formula T hesis T hesis S upporting Argument 1 S upporting Argument 1 S upporting Argument 2 S upporting Argument 2 S upporting Argument 3 S upporting Argument 3 R estatement of Thesis and Arguments R estatement of Thesis and Arguments with conclusion