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3. 12/23/20152 The Wonderful World of Writing!

4. 12/23/20153 What is the C-U-T-E method of writing open response questions ?

5. 12/23/20154 C- circle verbs (describe, explain, identify) U- underline key words (What is the question asking you to do?)

6. 12/23/20155 T- Tell Topic Sentence When you start writing, begin the topic sentence by restating the question.

7. 12/23/20156 E- Explain and Edit When answering open response questions, be sure to explain and give examples and details! Check over your response to be sure that you answered all parts of the question!

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10. 9 Let’s Practice! Circle the power verbs in the questions below: Describe three elements of a drama performance. Explain how their costumes helped express their character. Identify the conflict of the play.

11. 12/23/201510 Let’s Practice! Circle the power verbs in the questions below: Describe three elements of a drama performance. Explain how their costumes helped express their character. Identify the conflict of the play.

12. 12/23/201511 U- underline! Underline the key information in the questions below: Mr. Miller’s class is having a bake sale to raise money for a fieldtrip. By the day of the sale, the class had baked 550 cookies. The class is thinking about charging 15 cents per cookie. They hope to raise $100. A. If the class sold every cookie for 15 cents, how much money would they earn?

13. 12/23/201512 T- tell topic sentence How would you write a topic sentence for the following question? Remember to restate the question! Sam and his family decided to be more healthy. They want to follow a plan for healthy meals and snacks and begin a regular exercise program. A. List two healthy eating choices the family could make each day to help them be more healthy.

14. 12/23/201513 E- explain and edit When writing your answer to an open response question, be sure to give clear explanations and examples. Check over your answer to be sure there are no errors. Re-read your answer to be sure you completed all parts of the question!