1. Amanda Moon

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

8. Power Outline (5 Paragraphs) 01T23332333233310

9. Organization Chart 01T01T 22Conclusion2 333333 333333 1010 333333