Amanda Moon

Steps to Power Writing
• Read the prompt
• Brainstorm topic
• Create a Graphic Organizer for paragraph organization
• Write your rough draft and develop details
• Add your hook and introduction last
• Add transition words and phrases between paragraphs
• Add sentence variety (use compound/complex sentences when you can

Steps to Power Writing
(cont’d)
• Add a clincher at the end
• Try to use literary elements such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, ect.
• Replace deadwood adjectives with power adjectives and use strong verbs
• Revise and edit for mechanics
• Type the final copy

So What is a…..
A prompt is the general topic of the writing assignment.
A hook is the opening sentence or two in the theme in which the reader’s interest is caught and the topic is introduced.

How to Build a Power
Paragraph/Essay
Constructed Response – 1 2 2
Summary Paragraph — 1 2 2 2 2 1
1 Paragraph — (0) 1 2 3 2 3 1 (0)
3 Paragraphs — 0 1 T, 2 3 2 3 2 3, 1 0
5 Paragraphs — 0 1 T, 2 3 3 3, 2 3 3 3, 2 3 3 3, 1 0

What do the Numbers
Mean???
1 = Main Idea
2 = Major Details
3 = Minor Details
0 = Hook (in introduction),
Clincher (in conclusion)
T = Transition

Power Outline (5 Paragraphs)
0
1
T
2
3
3
3
1
0
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
Organization Chart
2
3
3
3
2
0
1
T
2
Conclusion
1
0