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Tip-toe into the introduction and include the controversy, the background, the "players"...

Claim- dabatable, defensible, and nuanced if possible!

Transition sentence to start paragraph and transition words to start most sentences!

Evidence! Cite where it came from, who wrote it, and WHY that person is CREDIBLE!

Then, extend, illustrate, or counter!!

Make sure you have a 2-to-1 or 3-to-1 ratio when it comes to commentary vs. quoted or paraphrased evidence from a source.

Conclusion!! Make it strong, provide solutions, state the importance, and give a call to action!

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F= Facts

What facts does the prompt give you that you can use in your essay?

A= Audience

Who is your audience and what type of format/wording should you use? (formal letter, formal essay, etc.)

T=Topic/Task

What questions do you have to answer, what is your task, what are you trying to prove, what connections MUST you make??

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Quote Sandwich Example!
Quick write:
1) What do you notice?
2) What do you do well on this image?
3) What do you struggle with on this image?
4) What is the purpose of a quote sandwich?

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State Writing Assessment Rubric- Review in great detail. :)

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*Complete NWEA MAP Testing
*Review Practice State assessment #s 1-11
*Anticipation Guide to prepare for The Giver.

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*Writing into the Day-
What did you LEARN from our rubric review yesterday that you need to do on your writing assessment in May?!
--Go to Google Classroom; read the attached Google Doc, annotate/highlight passages,  and answer the questions to the BEST of your ability!
--We will then review the answers and rationale, as well as study and test-taking strategy tips.
--With extra time,

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*Writing into the Day- Review your writing assignment from Friday. (If you have not done it or have not finished it, work on that!) Underline the evidence you used. Box in the commentary you used.
--Several of you will volunteer to present your essays from Friday. We will dissect them and discuss any strengths or weaknesses in order to learn from one another.
--Discuss quote sandwich!!
--Use the state writing rubric to self-assess your writing from Friday; discuss results.

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Prompt:
In our society today, media is subjecting teens and children to increasing violence. The question at the center of this controversy is whether or not the theatrical violence in video games, movies, and television is creating a more violent reality as our country's youth matures. Does violence in the media contribute to violence and aggressive behavior in youth?
40m- Read prompt and read/skim articles, annotate, star, underline, circle, etc. anything that supports or counters your claim.
5m-Reread prompt and cut out the FAT! (See side box)
45m- Write and revise!

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NWEA MAP TEST for ELA!