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On-Demand Writing
Writing Specifically for Standardized Tests
Parent Helper
Using the
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
echapin-pinotti@amadorcoe.12.ca.us
The Importance of Parent Involvement
What you say matters!
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Parents what you say to your child matters.
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90% of all learning takes place at home
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Comments such as: “I
was never good at math (spelling, reading…etc.)” should be avoided.
Statements like this gives your child permission to fail.
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Positive reinforcement:
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We can work on this for five minutes everyday
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We can learn it together
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We can make it fun and simple
How to Study and Get Results
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Environment that allows the student to focus
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This is individual to each student
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Study should be in regular, doable intervals
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Model: Half hour of work – ten minute break
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Frustration yields no results!
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Avoid emotional conflict – Step away from the work!
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Take a walk
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Have a snack
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Get out and get moving
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Then come back and try a different approach
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Learning is
active!
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Reading – out loud
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Math – work it out on paper and verbally
Sample Study Schedule
Snack
After School Activity
10 to 30 Minutes of Math
Take a Break
Finish out remaining work
Take a Break
10 to 30 Minutes of
*Incorporate Handbook
Activities throughout the day
For More Tips go to
www.chapinpinottilearningcenter.com
The Helping Hand Paragraph
A Template for Grades K-3
Helping
Hand Paragraph
My Paragraph
by
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Pointer:
Finger 2:
Finger 3:
Pinkie:
Squasher:
The Persuasive Essay
In
persuasive writing, students construct an argument and present evidence.
Basically,
they take a po
sition and
argue a point.
They are
experts at this! Think about it. They do it every day...with
you, their teachers, their coaches…tons of people. They successfully pose
arguments and WIN arguments every day.
This is
their type of assignment.
Every
Persuasive Essay written should contain...
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a clear
position...or claim
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a
convincing argument
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solid
evidence to support your claim
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a
reasonable tone
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an
approach that puts personal feelings aside
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These
kinds of evidence will be useful:
Facts:
Statements that are generally accepted as true.
Statistics:
Data gathered from credible sources.
Authorities:
Statements that are supported by citing an authority. When one quotes a
respected authority an argument gains more weight.
Anecdotes:
Short stories that tell about actual happenings can effectively provide evidence
to an argument.
Scenarios:
Scenarios answer the question: What if? Scenarios can make arguments more
vivid and convincing.
A great
essay goes farther by anticipating counterarguments (arguments that go against
or represent the other side of your argument) and either refute or, at least,
make concessions for them.
Great
Essays Ask:
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What will
the reader be thinking?
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What will
the reader be feeling?
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How will
the reader react?
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What
objections or challenges can there be to my argument?
Put
yourself in the same frame of mind you put yourself in when you ask your
parents, guardians, or teachers for permission to do something:
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What do I
want?
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What
evidence do I have to convince them I should get what I want?
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What could
they argue against me?
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What will
I use to counter their argument?
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What facts
support my argument?
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Don't
forget your authorities --
Most
importantly, make sure they know the subject they are arguing well!
Take a
stand without becoming emotional!
Finally…tell them to
enjoy...after all,
we all know they love winning
a good argument!
Most students have trouble getting started.
Following are templates for students to use.
They “fill in the blanks” with their own words…until they are ready to
dump the templates and move out on their own.
They are a great tool to get students started as they never have to stare at a
blank page!
Writing Persuasive Essays
What is the Link to the California English/Language Standards?
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Grade 4:
Persuasive
(150-200 Words)
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Grade 5:
Persuasive
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a.
State a clear position in support of a proposal.
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Support a position with relevant evidence.
c.
Address reader concerns. |
a.
State a clear position in support of a proposal.
b.
Support a position with relevant evidence.
c.
Follow an organization pattern.
d.
Address reader concerns. |
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Grade 6:
Persuasive
(150-200 Words)
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Grade 8:
Persuasive
(500-700 Words) |
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a.
State a clear position or perspective in support of
proposition or proposal.
b.
Describe the points in support of the proposition, employing
well-articulated evidence.
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Anticipate and address reader concerns and counterarguments. |
a.
Include a well-defined thesis.
b.
Present detailed evidence, examples, and reasoning to support
arguments, differentiating between facts and opinion.
c.
Provide details, reasons, and examples, arranging them
effectively by anticipating and answering reader concerns and
counterarguments. |
Persuasive Essay Template
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Paragraph 1 |
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Your Sentence |
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1. Attention Grabber: |
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2. Your Position |
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List the reasons why you feel your position on this argument is a
good position. Why is
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3. Reason 1: |
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4. Reason 2: |
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5. Reason 3 |
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6. Concluding Sentence |
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Tie it all together |
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Paragraph 2 -- Support for Reason 1 |
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Words in Red are "transition words" and may be substituted |
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Type of Sentence |
Your Sentence |
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1. Restate Reason 1 |
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2. Support Reason 1 |
For example, |
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3. Support |
Furthermore, |
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4. Support |
Additionally, |
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5. Concluding Sentence |
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Tie this paragraph all together |
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Persuasive Essay Template – Page 2
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Paragraph 3 -- Support for Reason 2 |
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Words in Red are "transition words" and may be substituted |
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Type of Sentence |
Your Sentence |
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1. Restate Reason 2 |
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2. Support Reason 2 |
For example, |
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3. Support |
Furthermore, |
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4. Support |
Additionally, |
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5. Concluding Sentence |
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Tie this paragraph all together |
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Paragraph 4 -- Support for Reason 3 |
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Words in Red are "transition words" and may be substituted |
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Type of Sentence |
Your Sentence |
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1. Restate Reason 3 |
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2. Support Reason 3 |
For example, |
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3. Support |
Furthermore, |
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4. Support |
Additionally, |
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5. Concluding Sentence |
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Tie this paragraph all together |
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY TEMPLATE – Page 3
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Paragraph 5 -- Argument the OPPOSITE point of view |
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Words in Red are "transition words" and may be substituted |
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Type of Sentence |
Your Sentence |
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1. Counterargument (CA) |
However, |
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