Transcript Water Purification RAFT PP

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CHAPTER 8:
Formal Writing to Learn
Informational slides
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Writing Template
Topic sentence followed by transition words.
•The topic sentence is a general statement or
opinion.
•Use from three to five examples to develop
the topic or opinion.
•Use transitions when needed.
•Include a summary sentence at the end, if
you wish.
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•Incorporate a variety of sentences: long and
short, simple and complex.
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Writing Template Example
Student Example
My dog is crazy! First . . . Second . . .
Then . . . It is hard to believe . . .
My dog is crazy! First, his favorite trick
for a treat is sneezing. Second, he sits like a
seal. His hind legs go straight out behind him
while his front legs prop up his body. Then,
when the phone rings at home, he “talks” so
loudly I cannot hear who is on the line. It is
hard to believe a dog can be so strange.
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Spool Paper
• System for organizing information.
Introductory paragraph with thesis
Body
Concluding paragraph
• Used as a transition to independent
writing.
• Effective for essay examinations and
research papers.
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Spool Paper Graphic
•
Introductory Paragraph starts with
a lead (Power 0). The last sentence is
the thesis (Power 1).
•
Body contains at least two
paragraphs. Each paragraph deals
with one of the topics in the thesis
(Power 2s) and includes supporting
details (Power 3s and 4s).
•
Concluding Paragraph starts with a
restatement of the thesis (Power 1),
followed by a Power 0.
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Spool Paper Planning Sheet
Introductory Paragraph
0. Lead
Body
1. Thesis statement
2. Topic Sentence
3. Detail sentence
3. Detail sentence
3. Detail sentence
2. Topic Sentence
3. Detail sentence
3. Detail sentence
3. Detail sentence
Concluding Paragraph
1. Thesis statement (Use different words.)
0. Clincher
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Essay Examination Process
Step 1: Read the question. Highlight verbs and
key words.
Step 2: Change the question to a topic sentence.
Step 3: Determine an organizational format. Use it
to record notes.
Step 4: Write the response using your notes.
Step 5: Reread the question. Make sure all parts
have been addressed in your response.
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R A F T
Components of Writing
Role, Audience, Format, Topic
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Broadens your understanding of writing
possibilities.
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Makes writing assignments specific and well
focused.
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Is enjoyable for the reader and the writer!
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Enables you to create your own writing
assignments.
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R A F T
Role: Who are you? George Washington? an
oak tree? a fraction? a character in a story?
Audience: To whom are you writing? Your
parents? Congress? the editor of your paper?
Format: What form will it take? Complaint?
cartoon? poetry? video? obituary?
Topic + strong verb: Apologize to the king, defend
the decimal point, praise the pituitary gland
for a job well done.
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R A F T
Role
Audience
You are a
Brazilian
member of
Government
the
International
Olympic
Committee
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Format
Letter
Include at
least 3 facts
and
important
ideas
Topic/Task
Propose ideas on
how to build a
water purification
system to insure
the safety of
athletes and
spectators at the
2016 Summer
Olympics. Use
knowledge gained
in your research
of water quality.
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