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

4. (1)Time (2)Money (3)Health M- math

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

10. Benefits of walking A-- authority

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

12. Money to made from school recycling program

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

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

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

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. 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

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

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

25. 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.