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QUICK TUTORIAL FOR THE GHSWT

HOW IS MY WRITING JUDGED? Ideas: 40% Controlling idea (thesis) Supporting details Persuasive purpose Complete paper ORGANIZATION: 20% Introduction, body, and conclusion Complete paragraphs Addresses audience Transitions STYLE: 20% Word choice Voice Sentence style CONVENTIONS:20% Spelling Subject-verb agreement Punctuation Capitalization

What do I do FIRST? READ THE TOPIC to understand the intended purpose, audience, and tone. -- If it says to write a letter, you write in the format of a letter. -- If it says to write a speech, you write in the format of a speech. Brainstorm ideas and organization before you start writing.

How do I write a rough draft? Paragraph One: Introduction -Hook the reader’s interest with a question, quotation, or short story. - Establish a clear direction for your paper with a thesis statement. Body Paragraphs -Start each with a transitional topic sentence - Develop your idea with examples, facts, and details. - Address what the opposing viewpoint may say and use it against them. Final Paragraph: Conclusion -Restate your thesis statement. -Use a call to action (emotional appeal to inspire the reader to do something.

SAMPLE INTRODUCTION I woke up late. I almost had a car accident on the way to school, and there was no parking left in the student parking lot. As I sprinted up the steps, I heard the bell ring as one thing came to mind: tardy. Mrs. Johnson approached me, wrote down my name, and directed me to the office where I would be assigned ISS for being late to school. The school disciplined me for simply having a rough morning, and that is not fair. The tardy rule should be changed because it universally punishes every student regardless of his excuse.

WHAT ARGUMENTS WILL THE BODY PARAGRAPHS MAKE? Those who must follow the rules should participate in making them. Administrators accept no excuses. Punishment does not fit the crime. Counter-arguments? Additional arguments?

CONCLUSION The tardy rule at our school must be changed because the students cannot be held to a standard that does not make sense. Since we did not create the policy and cannot provide excuses or alternate punishments, the student body must take a stand against the rule. I encourage all students to discuss this issue with their parents so they understand our situation. We also need to write letters to the administration in order for our message to be heard. With hard work, unity, and effective communication, we can and will make this rule change.

Writing Tip #1 Purpose, Audience, and Tone - Know WHY you are writing. - Know WHO is supposed to read it. _ Know HOW you are supposed to sound.

# 2 Avoid homonym errors such as - they’re, their, there - principal, principle - to, too, two - do, due - whether, weather

# 3 Things to avoid - contractions (can’t, don’t, you’re) - using “etc.” or the & symbol - a lot (use often, many ) - slang or text message abbreviations / language - using a conjunction to begin a sentence (And grades would go up. So kids would pass.) - using words such as “that” and “even” multiple times in a sentence

# 4 Vary word choice in sentences. Don’t start all sentences in the same way. I think the tardy policy is wrong. I think we need a new rule created by the students and the administration. I think the tardy policy is changed because it is wrong. Instead of following this rule, the students and administration should create a new policy.

# 5 Only use big words if you know what they mean. The tardy policy is criminalized because of unfortunate events. . . The tardy policy is wrong because it criminalizes students for unfortunate events.

# 6 Clearly start each sentence with a capital letter. Clearly end each sentence with punctuation. - The tardy policy is wrong - The tardy policy is wrong.

# 7 Proofread your paper before turning it in. - First paragraph: hook and thesis - Body paragraphs: transitions and supporting details - Conclusion: restated thesis and call to action - Check for grammar mistakes!

REMEMBER! You only have 1 page (front and back) of lined paper on which to write your final draft. You will, however, have blank paper to work on outlines and a rough draft. Remind me to stop!

SAMPLE QUESTION Writing Situation: The hairstyles, clothes, and jewelry of students in today’s schools reflect current fads and fashions that are sometimes controversial. Are dress codes necessary in today’s schools, or should students be allowed to dress as they wish? Directions for Writing: Write a letter to your principal in which you defend your position for or against dress codes in schools.