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How long should a 5th grade written response be?
5 paragraphs
What writing strategy do we use to help us remember all the basic parts of an essay?
RACES
What are all the basic components that should be included in the opening paragraph of a literary essay? (Must be in the correct order)
Hook, Bridge, Summary, Claim
How should you begin each body paragraph before you mention evidence from the text?
You should begin each body paragraph with a transitional topic sentence. (Transition word/phrase + Topic Sentence)
How many pieces of evidence should you include in your essay?
You should have 3 pieces of evidence.
What are all the basic components that should be included in the closing paragraph of a literary essay? (Must be in the correct order)
Restated Claim, So What, Lingering Thought/Kicker
In which part of an essay would you use the transitional phrase "This evidence highlights"?
Explain how the evidence connects to the claim
In which part of an essay would you use the transitional phrase "The author stated"?
Cite evidence from the text
Give an example of each of the three transitional words/ phrases you might find in a body paragraph.
Answers May Vary. (Example: First... According to the text... This clearly shows...)
When writing a literary essay, what are some words or phrases you NEVER want to use? Name at least 3.
1. I, me, my 2. I think 3. I feel 4. I know this because
In which part of an essay would you use the transitional phrase "In the final analysis"?
Closing Paragraph
What are two different ways you can "hook" your reader to grab their attention?
1. Use an analogy or metaphor 2. Use a famous quote 3. Use a shocking statement 4. Ask a question others can relate to
How long should the summary be in the opening/Introductory paragraph of your Literary Essay?
No more than 3 sentences.
What is the purpose of the "bridge" in a literary essay?
1. One sentence or just part of a sentence that ties your hook to the summary and it identifies the author & title
Fill in the Blank: Your entire essay should always reference/tie back to the ________.
Claim
What is a "claim"?
A claim is your answer to the given prompt. It is the focus of your entire essay.
What are the two different ways to cite evidence?
You can use a direct quote. (Author's Words copied word for word.) or you can paraphrase by citing evidence in your own words.
What is the purpose of the "So What" in a literary essay?
To summarize the essay's key points and connect your essay to the reader letting them know why it matters.