1. A Foundation for ALL Writing in School!

2.  This is not creative writing ◦ Short stories ◦ Novels ◦ Poems  Structure for ALL academic responses in ALL classes

3. Claim Statement Fact #1 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Fact #2 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Fact #3 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Explanation of Fact #1 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Explanation of Fact #2 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Explanation of Fact #3 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Final Sentence

4. Claim Statement Fact #1 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Fact #2 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Fact #3 What you observed in the text to make you think what you thought Explanation of Fact #1 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Explanation of Fact #2 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Explanation of Fact #3 How what you observed made you think what you think (so what). Final Sentence Transition

5. Cats are the best pets because of they offer good companionship, are low- maintenance, and don’t disturb the neighbors. To begin, cats offer people excellent companionship. Also, cats are great pets because they are low-maintenance. Lastly, cats make good pets because they don’t disturb the neighbors. For example, most cats want to snuggle and will lay with you when you are cold or are watching a scary movie. Unlike dogs, they don’t need to be walked outside. People will not complain about a cat meowing, but might complain about the sounds other animals make. The companionship of cats, along with the fact that they are easy to care for and do not bother the neighbors, make them the best pets.

6. Now… let’s write one together. Legacy High School is a better school than Broomfield High School. Three pieces of evidence… Explain them…

7. Write one on your own… Choose one question to answer: – Which sport is the best sport? – Which movie is the best movie? – Which food is the best food?