WRITING PACKET
ELA - 7
EASTER ISLAND
Complete the chart by explaining what you need to do in each step of the writing
process.
Use this graphic organizer to help you formulate (write,
construct, craft) your response.
R
Read the prompt. List keywords from the prompt
to assist with understanding the task.
figurative language - language that communicates meanings beyond the literal meanings of words
diction - the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
theme - a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader
A
C
E
Answer the question by flipping the question to
make a statement. This is your topic sentence or
thesis. Avoid using I think…, I feel…, I
believe…,etc.
Cite phrases from the passage to connect to your
answer.
Begin the citation by using an attribution: The
passage/author/piece/text explains… According to the
passage,… On page 00,…
Explain how your citation connects to your answer. Your
explanation should include a statement similar to the
following: This citation proves/shows/explains….because)
Restate the topic sentence in a different way.
R
Brainstorming
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Prewriting
Prompt
I.Introduction
A. Topic/Issue
B.
Claim
C. Reasons
D. Thesis Statement
II.Reason 1 (Strongest)
A. Restate the Issue (Topic Sentence)
B.
Answer
C. Cite Evidence
D. Explanation
E.
Restate the topic sentence in a different way
III.Reason 2 (Middle)
A. Restate the Issue (Topic Sentence)
B.
Answer
C. Cite Evidence
D. Explanation
E.
Restate the topic sentence in a different way
IV.Reason 3 (Weakest)
A. Restate the Issue (Topic Sentence)
B.
Answer
C. Cite Evidence
D. Explain
E.
Restate the topic sentence in a different way
V.Conclusion
A. Restate the claim and warrant
B.
Reasons
C.
Provide a concluding thought
OUTLINE
Prompt
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III.
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IV.
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V.
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DRAFT
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REVISING
EDITING
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PUBLISHING (FINAL DRAFT)
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