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Amanda MoonAmanda 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…..So What is a…..
A A promptprompt is the is the general topic of the general topic of the writing assignment.writing assignment.
A A hookhook is the is the opening sentence or opening sentence or two in the theme in two in the theme in which the reader’s which the reader’s interest is caught interest is caught and the topic is and the topic is introduced.introduced.
How to Build a How to Build a Power Power
Paragraph/EssayParagraph/Essay
Constructed Response– 1 2 2Constructed Response– 1 2 2
Summary Paragraph— 1 2 2 2 2 1Summary Paragraph— 1 2 2 2 2 1
1 Paragraph— (0) 1 2 3 2 3 1 (0)1 Paragraph— (0) 1 2 3 2 3 1 (0)
3 Paragraphs— 0 1 T, 2 3 2 3 2 3, 1 03 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 05 Paragraphs— 0 1 T, 2 3 3 3, 2 3 3 3, 2 3 3 3, 1 0
What do the Numbers What do the Numbers Mean???Mean???
1 = Main Idea1 = Main Idea
2 = Major Details2 = Major Details
3 = Minor Details3 = Minor Details
0 = Hook (in introduction), 0 = Hook (in introduction),
Clincher (in conclusion)Clincher (in conclusion)
T = TransitionT = Transition
Power Outline (5 Paragraphs)Power Outline (5 Paragraphs)0011TT
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Organization Chart
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Conclusion
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