1. Essay Writing Critical Thinking Question EXPECTATIONS 1. Be thoughtful (outside the box) 2. Be detailed & descriptive (best effort) 1. State your opinion (take risks) 2. Use quotes from the story (prepared)

2. Be Thoughtful…. Mull it over… Consider both sides of the issue Brainstorm before writing Make notes in your story Revise your writing

3. Be detailed & descriptive… Include vivid vocabulary Write with voice Explain why

4. State your opinion…. Answer the question with your viewpoint! Remind readers of your viewpoint! Be persuasive & convincing!!

5. Use quotes…. Support your ideas with the author’s ideas! Include page numbers for reference during discussion!

6. Essay Rubric Thoughtful: focused with B, M, E Opinion: viewpoint with elaboration Voice: vivid vocabulary & word choice Story Evidence: references (examples & quotes) with page numbers Reasoning/Persuasive: purposeful evidence Proofreading: correct grammar & spelling