1. OER Introduction
Tuesday, 11.1 and Wednesday, 11.2

2. Today‘s Agenda Stamp/Review Roots List 6 15 minute essay
Introduction of ACE Method
Sample essays for labeling and scoring
Backwards planning
Writing of single selection OER
Have SSR books with you in class Thursday/Friday!

3. Hint: Use the language of the prompt to write your complete sentence.
Prompt: Write an essay explaining why it is sometimes necessary to take a chance
For the next two minutes, write one sentence stating why it is necessary to take a chance. This can be your first sentence (thesis statement).
Hint: Use the language of the prompt to write your complete sentence.

4. Take a breath and indent.
Think of one reason why it is important to take a chance (see your thesis statement). This reason will be your topic sentence.
For the next four minutes, support your reason using one specific example. Consider using and then explaining:
A fact or anecdote from a nonfiction text you’ve read
A fiction example (movie, TV show, or book)
A real life example
An analogy
An historical or Biblical reference
Remember to end this paragraph with a sentence that connects back to your thesis.

5. Take a breath and indent.
Think of a second reason why it is important to take a chance (see your thesis statement). This reason will be your topic sentence.
For the next four minutes, support your reason using one specific example. Consider using and then explaining:
A fact or anecdote from nonfiction text you’ve read
A fiction example (movie, TV show, or book)
A real life example
An analogy
An historical or Biblical reference
Remember to end this paragraph with a sentence that connects back to your thesis.

6. Take a breath and indent one more time.
In the next two minutes, end your essay by answering the question “so what?” - show your readers why this essay is important and meaningful. Remember to connect to your thesis!

7. Final Step!
Take three minutes to edit and revise your paper. Follow these steps:
Carefully and slowly re-read what you wrote.
Re-write sentences or add/delete words to make sure your point is clear.
Add meaningful transitions at the beginning of your paragraphs (for example, in addition, similarly)

8. Open-Ended Responses Reading Questions
Test comprehension of story
Not an assessment of how well you write; this is an assessment of how closely you read
Three sentences minimum for single selection
Answer
Cite
Explain/Expand

9. Answer Answer the question Use words from the prompt Don’t say: Yes,
No,
Well,
I think

10. Cite (use a specific quote)
Direct quotation from text
I should see quotation marks and a page number!
Connected to answer
Embedded when possible

11. Explain/expand
Explain and expand how your evidence proves your answer by drawing a conclusion/making an inference
Pretend your reader doesn’t “get it”

12. Reminders…
The grader is asking himself: Did the writer answer the question?
If you are answering a “How” question, answer with “by”
Ex: How is the conflict resolved? Answer: The conflict is resolved by…
If you are answering a “Why” question, answer with “because”
Ex: Why does James have the conflict? Answer: James has the conflict because . . .
Choose evidence wisely; make sure you have something to say about your quote choice.
The ‘E’ portion comes from your head! You cannot find it in the text. Look at your quote and ask yourself: So what? Who cares? Why does this matter?
Your answer should be no longer than 4 sentences (1 ‘A’, 1 ‘C’, 1-2 ‘E’)